Tuna Salad in Tomato Cups

Name: Tuna Salad in Tomato Cups
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings.
Ingredients: 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 5 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons chopped green pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce; Dash white pepper; Lettuce leaves; 2 medium tomatoes; 1/3 cup chow mein noodles

Make your tuna salad stand out with this fun and simple treatment. The Asian flavors jazz it up, while red tomato adds a pop of color. Edie Farm - Farmington, New Mexico

Ingredients

1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
5 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon soy sauce
Dash white pepper
Lettuce leaves
2 medium tomatoes
1/3 cup chow mein noodles

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; chill.
Line two serving plates with lettuce. Cut tomatoes, but not all the way through, into six wedges; place on lettuce and separate wedges slightly.
Gently stir chow mein noodles into tuna salad; spoon into the center of each tomato.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 423 calories, 31g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 604mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.

Originally published as Tuna Salad in Tomato Cups in Simple & Delicious July/August 2009

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pajamaangel

May 24, 2017

This was good, but not the best tuna salad I've made. I do love the presentation and will be making this again with adaptations.
Tgrif14

May 6, 2014

Delish. Made it for a friend who is recovering from a fall. You can use the lite mayo to help reduce calories . Make it but be sure and buy the Dolphin Free tuna.