Tuna Apple Salad
Pita bread stuffed with salad greens, tuna, veggies, and fruit makes an easy and flavorful lunch or dinner.
Meal Type Lunch
Tuna Apple Salad Sandwich
Ingredients 1 apple (such as Fuji or Pink Lady Washington) 1 can 12-oz chunk light tuna (drained) 2 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 1/2 cup raisins (or chopped figs) 1/4 cup chopped walnuts 1/8 teaspoon ground black…
Tuna Melt Burger
Ingredients 1 can tuna (6 ounce) 2 celery (medium stalks, chopped) 1/2 cup processed American cheese (low sodium, diced) 1/4 cup light mayonnaise 1 tablespoon instant minced onion 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon pepper 12 whole wheat bread (slices) Directions…
Tuna Pasta
Ingredients 8 ounces uncooked spaghetti (or other pasta) 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or canola oil) 1 small onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped broccoli (or zucchini) 1 1/2 cups tomato-based pasta sauce 1 can tuna, drained (5 ounces) salt (to taste,…
Tuna Pasta Casserole
Ingredients 12 ounces pasta shells, or other pasta 1/2 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 tablespoon oil 1 cream of mushroom soup, reduced sodium (10 ounces, or cream of celery, chicken or cheddar) 1 can diced tomatoes…
Tuna Quesadillas
Ingredients 1 can tuna fish, packed in water (drained) 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, light 4 flour tortillas 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, low-fat (grated) Directions 1. Mix tuna with mayonnaise. Microwave: 1. Spoon filing onto half of each tortilla. Top filling with…
Tofu, Tomato and Spinach Soup
Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup onion (chopped) 1 garlic clove (minced) 6 cups water (or low-sodium chicken broth) 1 package tofu, silken, firm or extra firm (14 ounce – patted dry and cut into ½ inch cubes) 2…
Tic Tac Toe Veggie Pizza
Ingredients 1 medium carrot 1/2 red bell pepper 1 medium summer squash 4 whole wheat pita rounds (about 6″ diameter) 3/4 cup reduced-sodium pasta sauce 4 sticks reduced-fat string mozzarella string cheese Directions Place rack in middle of oven and…
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
This refreshing salad is an excellent source of vitamin C and a great way to take advantage of the vegetables’ summer growing season. Ingredients Salad 4 large tomatoes, cubed 1 large cucumber, chopped 1 cup red onion, chopped 1 cup…
Tomato Basil and Bean Pasta Salad
Ingredients 1 pound ziti pasta (or bow tie pasta) 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1/4 cup vinegar 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped) 3 tomatoes (large, coarsely chopped) 1 cup kidney beans…