Cucumber and Celery Salad with Tuna

Name: Cucumber and Celery Salad with Tuna
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons poppy seeds; 3 tablespoons rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons (6 cups); 3 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, inner leaves reserved; 2 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked; Coarse salt and ground pepper

Recipe photo courtesy of Petrina Tinslay

Pack this crisp salad full of summery flavor in to a pita pocket for a quick and easy lunch that will cool you down when it's far too hot to turn on your stove.

Source: Everyday Food, June 2011

10 mins 10 mins 4

Total Time Prep Servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons poppy seeds
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 cucumbers, halved lengthwise and cut into 1/4-inch half-moons (6 cups)
3 celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces, inner leaves reserved
2 cans (5 ounces each) solid white tuna in water, drained and flaked
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together poppy seeds, vinegar, sugar, and oil. Add cucumbers, celery, and tuna; season with salt and pepper. Toss well to coat. Sprinkle with celery leaves and serve immediately.

Cook's Notes

Cucumbers and celery add crunch without calories, while tuna contributes protein.

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wandawoman

25 AUG, 2011

I tried this recipe last night and we were so thrilled! This recipe was light and flavorful and lots of crunch. We also added grape tomatoes and placed the salad over lettuce greens. For lunch today, I placed the salad in pita pockets. So yummy!
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berkeleymomKKT

23 AUG, 2011

This was a light, delicious, crunchy salad - perfect for ladies luncheon. I served it with pita and hummus too.
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