Three-Pepper Tuna Salad
Source of Recipe
Recipe Institute
Recipe Introduction
This incredible salad is simply bursting with nutrition! It contains low-fat, high-protein tuna, three kinds of vitamin-rich bell peppers, zucchini and tomatoes, all tossed in a wonderful olive oil and wine vinegar dressing.
Three-Pepper Tuna Salad
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
2 cups thinly sliced zucchini
1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
1/2 cup green bell pepper strips
1/2 cup yellow bell pepper strips
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 can (6 ounces) solid albacore tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
1/4 cup chopped green onions with tops
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2-1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
1/2 teaspoon fresh marjoram
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1. Pour 3/4 cup water into medium saucepan. Add zucchini and bell pepper strips. Steam vegetables about 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat; drain any excess water. Transfer to serving bowl. Add tomatoes, tuna, green onions and basil.
2. Combine vinegar, oil, garlic, marjoram and black pepper in jar or bottle with tight-fitting lid; shake well. Pour dressing over vegetable mixture; mix well. Garnish as desired.
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