That Good Tuna Salad

Name: That Good Tuna Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 bunches (1 pound each) romaine, torn; 2 cups chopped tomatoes; 1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese; 2 cans (5 ounces each) Chicken of the Sea® chunk light tuna in water, drained; 2/3 cup slivered toasted almonds, optional; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; Optional: Crumbled cooked bacon and Caesar salad croutons

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Make this versatile salad with the fresh veggies that are in season and the cheeses you have on hand. Serve as a light lunch, or with soup and breadsticks for a heartier meal. —Betty Lamb, Orem, Utah

Ingredients

3/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 bunches (1 pound each) romaine, torn
2 cups chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
2 cans (5 ounces each) Chicken of the Sea® chunk light tuna in water, drained
2/3 cup slivered toasted almonds, optional
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: Crumbled cooked bacon and Caesar salad croutons

Directions

In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper; cover and shake well. Chill.
In a large serving bowl, toss romaine, tomatoes, Swiss cheese, tuna, almonds if desired, and Parmesan cheese.
Shake dressing; pour over salad and toss. Add bacon and croutons, if desired; serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

1-3/4 cups: 291 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 349mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

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