Looking for a light, refreshing meal for two? Look no further than this Tuna Salad for Two! Packed with protein rich tuna and fresh herbs like parsley and dillweed, this dish is not only delicious, but also nutritious. The combination of creamy mayonnaise and tangy sour cream make for the perfect dressing, while the addition of crunchy red onions and crisp veggies like lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber add an extra layer of texture and flavor. And with just the right amount of ingredients, Tuna Salad for Two is the perfect portion size for you and your favorite dining companion.
Ingredients
- 1 (6-ounce) can light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh parsley, minced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dillweed
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- cayenne pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
- 3 cups Boston lettuce leaves
- 6 grape tomatoes, sliced
- cucumber, optional, to taste, sliced
- fresh dill, optional, to taste
Directions
Step 1 –In a small bowl, combine the tuna, the red onion, the parsley, the dillweed, the garlic salt, the thyme, the pepper, and the cayenne.
Step 2 –In another bowl, combine the mayonnaise and the sour cream and then stir it into the tuna mixture.
Step 3 –Divide the lettuce leaves between two plates.
Step 4 –Top the lettuce with the tuna mixture, the tomatoes, the cucumbers, and the dill.
Step 5 –Serve.
