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Tuna Tabbouleh Salad

Tuna Tabbouleh Salad
Have the deli at home with Natalie Bremson's spin on classic tuna salad. The Plantation, Florida cook uses the bright flavors of mint and lemon to enhance the tuna, leaving you feeling refreshed and satisfied.
1 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + chilling

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup bulgur
  • 1/2 cup boiling water
  • 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped peeled cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh mint or 3/4 teaspoon dried mint
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pouch (2-1/2 ounces) albacore white tuna in water
  • 1 lettuce leaf

Directions

  • Place bulgur in a small bowl; stir in water. Cover and let stand for
  • 30 minutes or until water is absorbed.
  • Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the tomato, cucumber, onion,
  • lemon juice, parsley, oil, mint, salt and pepper. Drain bulgur and
  • squeeze dry. Gently stir bulgur and tuna into tomato mixture. Chill
  • until serving.
  • To serve, line a serving plate with lettuce leaf; top with tuna
  • mixture. Yield: 1 serving.
© Taste of Home 2013

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Nutrition Facts: 1 serving equals 384 calories, 17 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 632 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 8 g fiber, 26 g protein.
Wine: Light-Bodied White Wine: Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
© Taste of Home 2013