Recipes

Looking for a tasty summer meal idea to keep you nourished and energized? Try a simple recipe using canned tuna, tomatoes and some herbs. You can make it in minutes—no cooking needed! Let me know if you try it.

Makes 2 -3 servings

Ingredients:

* 1 cup tomatoes chopped
* 1 stalk celery, thinly sliced
* 1 can (120 g drained) light flaked tuna in water, drained
* 1/2 cup chopped cucumber

Salad dressing:

* 2 TB wine vinegar
* 1TB olive oil
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* Pinch hot pepper flakes
* 1 TB chopped fresh basil
* 1 TB chopped fresh oregano

Directions:

1. Combine ingredients in a large bowl and mix well.
2. Prepare salad dressing in a small bowl, and whisk together vinegar, oil, garlic and pepper flakes. Pour over tomato mixture and top with basil and oregano. Toss well.
   
   Serve with a slice of whole grain bread for a balanced meal.
   
   For vegetarian / vegan option, instead of tuna use a can of drained cannellini (white kidney) beans.

*Adapted from Health Canada’s Food Guide Recipes  #summersalad#dietitianapproved#recipe#tomatotuna@canadafoodguide

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