Curried Tuna Salad with Grapes

Portions:
4

Serving Size:
3/4 cup

    Diet Types:
  • Diabetes
  • Dialysis
  • Gluten-free
  • Lower Protein

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup onion
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 celery stalk
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 12 ounces white tuna, canned in water, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar (optional)
  • 1 cup grapes

Preparation

  1. Finely chop the onion and celery. Slice each grape in half.
  2. Place onion, olive oil and curry powder in a small microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 2 minutes. Let cool for several minutes.
  3. Drain tuna well and place in a mixing bowl. Pat with a paper towel to remove excess water.
  4. Stir in the onion mixture, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice and sugar. Mix until well blended.
  5. Stir in the grape halves.
  6. Refrigerate to chill before serving.

Helpful hints

  • Make a tuna sandwich or add to a lettuce salad.
  • Use low-fat mayonnaise to reduce fat to 13 grams per serving. Note sodium content will be higher.
  • If you need more protein try tuna salad and low-salt crackers for a snack.

Nutrients per serving

Calories 363

Protein 21 g

Carbohydrates 9 g

Fat 27 g

Cholesterol 47 mg

Sodium 227 mg

Potassium 328 mg

Phosphorus 205 mg

Calcium 27 mg

Fiber 0.9 g

Added Sugar 1 g

Kidney and kidney diabetic food choices

  • 3 meat
  • 1/2 fruit, low potassium
  • 2 fat

Carbohydrate choices

1/2

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