Cucumber and Celery Salad with Tuna

By DeBruynC1

This crisp salad gets its summery flavor from a slightly sweet vinaigrette speckled with poppy seeds. It's delicious on its own or stuffed into a pita. Health bonus: Cucumbers and celery add crunch without calories, while tuna contributes protein.

PER SERVING: calories: 201; protein: 18 grams; total fat: 10 grams; saturated fat: 2 grams; carbohydrate: 10 grams; dietary fiber: 1 gram

Ingredients

• 2teaspoons2 teaspoons poppy seeds
• 3tablespoons3 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1tablespoon1 tablespoon sugar
• 2tablespoons2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 22 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons (6 cups)
• 33 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, inner leaves reserved
• 2cans2 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
• Coarse salt and ground pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, stir together poppy seeds, vinegar, sugar, and oil. Add cucumbers, celery, and tuna; season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Sprinkle with celery leaves and serve immediately.