Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwich

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This Mediterranean-style tuna salad recipe from the Body Beast Eating Plan is a healthy, versatile, high-protein meal. Instead of mayonnaise, it is dressed with lemon juice and heart-healthy extra-virgin olive oil, and dotted with colorful veggies.

Make multiple servings of the tuna mixture in this recipe and use in sandwiches, salads and even tossed with cooked whole grain pasta. This is also a great recipe that can be enjoyed with raw vegetables if you are avoiding carbs. You can also make a sandwich using lettuce leaves instead of bread.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad Sandwich

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By: Team Beachbody

Posted in: Healthy Lunch, Recipes

Servings
1 serving

Prep Time
15 min.

Cook Time
none

Ingredients:

1 (3½ -oz.) can solid white tuna, packed in water, drained
1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
¼ medium red onion, finely chopped
¼ medium celery stalk, finely chopped
1 tbsp. finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1 tsp. capers
Ground black pepper (to taste; optional)
2 slices high fiber whole grain bread
2 slices medium tomato
1 lettuce leaf

Instructions

Here are your instructions:

Combine tuna, lemon juice, oil, onion, celery, bell pepper, parsley, capers, and pepper (if desired) in a small bowl; mix well.
Top one slice of bread with tuna mixture; top with tomato, lettuce, and finish with second slice of bread.