Summer Tuna Salad

YIELD: 2 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 medium cucumber, cut into chunks
• 1/3 cup sweet red onion, sliced
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 large green pepper, cut into small strips
• 15 cherry tomatoes, quartered
• 1 can (6 ounces) tuna, drained
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic, crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper

INSTRUCTIONS:

1.  Put the cucumber, onion , parsley, pepper, tomatoes, and tuna in a salad bowl.
2.  In a separate bowl, combine the oil, vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper. Pour the mixture over the salad, toss, and serve.

PER SERVING:

•  16 grams of carbohydrates and 4 grams of fiber, for a total of 12 grams of usable carbs and 25 grams of protein.