Creamy Lemon Dill Tuna Salad

By JenHall

This tuna salad recipe is perfect for people who are trying to follow the Zone diet. It has a lovely homemade lemon dill dressing that is perfect with the tuna. Serve over your favorite mix of greens.

Ingredients

• TUNA SALAD:
• 1 (15- to 19-ounce) can cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained
• 1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna, water-pack, drained and broken into chunks
• 1 cup halved red onion slices
• 1 cup bottled roasted yellow or red sweet peppers, drained and chopped
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 2 to 3 tablespoons capers, drained, or 1/2 cup stuffed green olives, sliced (optional)
• 2 large tomatoes, sliced
• Salad greens
• CREAMY LEMON DILL DRESSING:
• 3/4 cup light mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 tablespoon Dijon style mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dill, or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Prepare dressing by mixing all of the ingredients in a small bowl or jar.

In a medium sized mixing bowl combine beans, tuna, and dressing to coat. Stir in onions, peppers, celery, and capers. Serve over greens and tomato slices. Pass remaining dressing.

ZONE INFO - this recipe is 4 servings consisting of 3 protein, 2 carbs, & plenty of fat.