Pineapple-Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Name: Pineapple-Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped green pepper; 1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained; 1/4 cup finely chopped onion; 1/2 teaspoon salt-free herb seasoning blend; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked; 8 slices Italian bread; 4 slices tomato; 4 lettuce leaves

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

From Weirton, West Virginia, Maida Knox offers this tasty twist on an old favorite. She mixes crushed pineapple and applesauce into tuna salad for a delectable treat that’s perfect at lunch.

Ingredients

1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup unsweetened crushed pineapple, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 teaspoon salt-free herb seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
8 slices Italian bread
4 slices tomato
4 lettuce leaves

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the applesauce and mayonnaise. Stir in the celery, green pepper, pineapple, onion, seasoning blend, garlic powder and pepper. Add tuna; mix well. Spread over four slices of bread; top with tomato, lettuce and remaining bread.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 310 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 26mg cholesterol, 715mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 3g fiber), 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fruit.

From Weirton, West Virginia, Maida Knox offers this tasty twist on an old favorite. She mixes crushed pineapple and applesauce into tuna salad for a delectable treat that’s perfect at lunch.

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