Crunchy Mediterranean Tuna Salad Wrap

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Crunchy Mediterranean Tuna Salad Wrap Choosing healthy foods is an important part of preventing diabetes. According to the American Diabetes Association, tuna contains omega-3 fatty acids, the “good” kind of fat that may help reduce risk of heart-related diseases. It’s also a great source of lean protein and can be dressed up in many ways. In this recipe, the peppers, celery and Kalamata olives provide just the right mix of crunch and flavor.

Yields:

6 servings

Serving Size:

1 wrap

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 105, Fat 3.5g, Carbohydrates 5g, Protein 14g

Ingredients

Directions

12-oz pouch tuna, in water

1. In a small bowl, mix together the tuna,

¼ cup light mayonnaise 3 tablespoons plain non-fat yogurt ¼ cup onion, finely diced 1 stalk celery, finely diced ½ red bell pepper, finely diced 3 tablespoons Kalamata olives, chopped ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper 6 large butter lettuce leaves

Recipe Source: http://www.diabetes.org/mfa-recipes/recipes/201509-crunchy-mediterranean-tuna-wrap.html

mayonnaise, yogurt, onion, celery, red pepper, olives, and black pepper.

2. D  ivide the tuna mixture among the lettuce leaves (about ½ cup tuna salad per lettuce leaf). Fold to form a wrap.