Middle Eastern Tuna Salad

Middle Eastern Tuna Salad - 15g Carbs, 4g Fiber, 7g Sugar

Yield: 4 servings (about 3-1/2 ounces tuna) From: The Diabetes Food and Nutrition Bible

2 (7oz) cans water-packed tuna, drained 1 large cucumber, peeled and diced 1 small red onion, diced 3 medium tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 cup cooked canned chickpeas 1 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp ground red pepper 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds

In a large salad bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and chill for 1/2 hour.

Nutrition per Serving (3-1/2 ounces tuna): 213 Calories, 5g Fat, 25mg Cholesterol, 344mg Sodium, 15g Carbs, 4g Dietary Fiber, 7g Sugars, 26g Protein

Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 2 Vegetable, 3 Very Lean Meat, 1/2 Fat

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