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Tuna Salad

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Tuna is an age-old staple, perfect for a lunch at home or to pack up and take on the go. Try this simple recipe for a classic tuna salad that stands the test of time.

What you need:
 1 can tuna, drained and rinsed
 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
 1-2 tbsp capers or quartered Kalamata olives
 olive oil
 white wine vinegar or lemon juice
 pepper
 salad greens
 optional: walnuts and/or jarred roasted red peppers
To make the salad:
1

Squeeze extra water from the drained, rinsed tuna.

2

Place tuna in a medium-sized bowl and flake with a fork.

3

Add the drained, rinsed can of white beans.

4

Toss in a few tablespoons of capers or quartered Kalamata olives.

5

Add olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and pepper to taste.

6

Stir to mix and serve over salad greens.

7

Optional: add some chopped walnut halves and diced jarred roasted red peppers.

Note: This recipe is suitable for many people with chronic kidney disease. However, your type of treatment and other health concerns may make it unsuitable for your particular diet. Check with your doctor to make sure it’s OK for you.

Ingredients

What you need:
 1 can tuna, drained and rinsed
 1 can white beans, drained and rinsed
 1-2 tbsp capers or quartered Kalamata olives
 olive oil
 white wine vinegar or lemon juice
 pepper
 salad greens
 optional: walnuts and/or jarred roasted red peppers

Directions

To make the salad:
1

Squeeze extra water from the drained, rinsed tuna.

2

Place tuna in a medium-sized bowl and flake with a fork.

3

Add the drained, rinsed can of white beans.

4

Toss in a few tablespoons of capers or quartered Kalamata olives.

5

Add olive oil, vinegar or lemon juice, and pepper to taste.

6

Stir to mix and serve over salad greens.

7

Optional: add some chopped walnut halves and diced jarred roasted red peppers.

Tuna Salad