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Tuna Salad Sandwich

Category: Healthy Eating   Author: Trevor   Date: 4/28/2008

Ingredients

1 can Chunk Light Tuna - in water 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese* 1/2 tsp Emeril's Original Essence Spice** 1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper 2 Tbsp Miracle Whip Light 4 leaves Romain lettuce 10 large leaves spinach 4 slices whole wheat bread

Instructions

Drain tuna in can. Shred lettuce and spinach into 1/8" strips Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Divide the mixture between two pieces of bread and place tops on. Makes 2 sandwiches. Dietary Exchange: Makes 2 Servings. Each serving includes: 2 carbohydrates (bread) 1 dairy (cheese) 1 vegetable (lettuce & spinach) 1 protein (tuna) Variations: You may substitute chicken or turkey if you are not fond of the tuna. This recipe makes the tuna taste like a chicken sandwich with all of the healthy contributions of a fish. Mayonnaise or Miracle Whip can be substituted with a yogurt and olive oil mixture. *Parmesan cheese that is from a can will not work. Use fresh grated or replace with mozzarella cheese. **Cooking spice mixture marketed by Emeril Lagasse