Tuna Salad with Pears

This heart healthy tuna salad recipe uses plain yogurt instead of mayo, and adds fresh fruits and vegetables for flavor and fiber.  Not a fan of pears?  Try adding apples or grapes. ​ If you loved this recipe, you'll probably like our Apple Salad recipe too! 

Makes:  2 Servings

Ingredients
2 Tbs plain yogurt
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 can (3 oz) tuna, packed in water, drained
1 small pear, chopped
1 stalk of celery, finely diced
1 small carrot, grated

Optional: fresh or dried parsley, chopped nuts

Instructions
  1. To make the dressing, mix yogurt and lemon juice in a small bowl. For thin dressing, add a tablespoon of water or milk. 
  2. Drain the liquid from the can and mix tuna with the dry ingredients in a bowl. 
  3. Toss tuna mixture with dressing. Serve.


Source: Modified from Eatfresh.org
​​Nutrition Information
Serving Size: ½ cup

Calories: 120
Total Fat: 1.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.5g
Protein: 12g
Sodium: 210mg
Carbohydrates: 16g
Added Sugar: 0g
Fiber: 3g