Tuna and Pear Salad

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tunaandpearsalad

Adapted from Eileen Goltz, CuisinebyEileen.com

A healthy entree salad adapted from the Pear Bureau Northwest website– supplies healthy fats and an array of plant nutrients. 

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground

2 cans (12 oz) tuna, packed in water, drained
1/2 cup grated carrots
1/3 cup red onion, diced
1/3 cup red pepper, diced
1/4 cup basil, fresh, chopped
2 pears cut into thin slices
5 cups chopped salad greens

Directions:

Whisk mayonnaise, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl until blended.

In large bowl combine the tuna, carrots, onion, red pepper and basil.  Add the mayonnaise mixture and toss gently to combine. Gently stir in the pear.*

Place the salad greens in a large salad bowl and spoon the pear and tuna mixture on top. Toss to combine.

Notes:

Serves 6.

*can also be placed beside the tuna mixture.

Recipes: Salads, Vegetables, Fruit, Tuna, Kosher


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