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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (152g) Recipe makes 6 servings The following items or measurements are not included below: 1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
Calories 181
Calories from Fat 55		(30%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 6.2g	9%
	Saturated Fat 1.2g	6%
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.3g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 40mg		13%
Sodium 541mg		22%
Potassium 375mg		10%
Total Carbohydrate 6.1g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 1.4g	5%
	Sugars 2.1g
Protein 25.2g		50%
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Lebanese Tuna Tahini Salad

Recipe #224369 | 5 min | 5 min prep | add private note

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By: poo235
Apr 23, 2007

I've recently discovered tahini and absolutely love it! In this healther adaptation of tuna salad, tahini replaces mayonnaise as the emulsifier and adds unique flavor along with the Middle Eastern spices. I like to add apples to my tuna salad for a contrasting sweet, tart flavor.

SERVES 6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Tahini Dressing

2 tablespoons tahini
1/3 cup plain nonfat yogurt
1 lemon, juice of, about 3 tablespoons
2 tablespoons dried parsley
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2-2 teaspoons cumin
salt and pepper

Tuna

3 (6 1/2 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained and flaked
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup celery, diced
2 tablespoons capers
3 tablespoons green olives, chopped
1/2 cup apple, chopped (optional)

Directions

1
In a food processor blend together the tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, and spices.
2
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3
In a bowl toss the tuna, onion, celery, and apples lightly with the dressing to coat.
4
Serve in a whole wheat pita with tomatoes, cucumber, and lettuce.

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From: Jamilah's Kitchen

On Nov 6, 2009

This was intresting and creative and healthy. I love Tahina and the chili powder was a intresting twist. I really liked the tuna with the capers and green olives and apples and could it the tuna that way w/o the tahina dressing. Thanks. Made for Football Pool 09

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From: Shannon W.

On Jun 23, 2007

This was excellent! I skipped the apples as I didn't have any on hand but I am eager to try it that way next time I make this. I thought the tuna had the right amount of sauce, but then again I am not a fan of tuna salads swimming in mayo. I prefer the dry variety so this was wonderful in my estimation. Thanks Poo!

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From: Michelle Berteig

On Jun 11, 2007

Very good! Liked the combination of ingredients, with the mixture of sweet, salty, tangy, crunchy and creamy flavors. It was a tad dry for our tastes though, next time I would either make more dressing or use 2 cans of tuna instead of 3.

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