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    Italian Tuna Salad


    Source of Recipe


    Viviano's Festa Italiano

    Recipe Introduction


    Yield: 6 servings (about 3 cups)

    List of Ingredients





    3 (7-ounce) envelopes tuna in water
    3/4 cup mayonnaise (see note)
    1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
    1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
    1/2 cup chopped kalamata olives
    1/4 teaspoon salt
    1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Recipe




    In a large bowl, stir together all ingredients. Refrigerate. (Viviano's recommends using within 36 hours.)

    For sandwiches, scoop onto Italian bread and serve cold.

    Per serving: 356 calories; 28g fat (71 percent of calories from fat); 4g saturated fat; 52mg cholesterol; 24g protein; 2g carbohydrate; no sugar; no fiber; 805mg sodium; 19mg calcium; 245mg potassium.

    Note: In mixing tuna with other ingredients, cooks often think it may need more mayonnaise. Do not add any mayonnaise beyond the amount needed to bind the tuna.
 

 

 

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