Open-Faced Tuna Sandwich with Tomato Side Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna

• 1 slice bread, sourdough

• 1 Tbsp mayonnaise, light

• 1 cup tomatoes, grape

• 1/2 oz sliced cheese, full fat/regular

• 1/3 Tbsp olive oil

• Dash: basil, oregano

Directions:

1. Mix tomatoes, oil, and seasonings to make side salad.

2. Toast slice of bread.

3. Mix mayo and tuna, layer on top of toast. Top with cheese. Microwave for 30 seconds or heat in the toaster oven.

4. Note: 0.3 Tbsp = 1 teaspoon.

5. No dairy? Mix tuna with dairy-free mayo or yogurt. Add 1/4 avocado, diced, to tomato salad.

Basic Nicoise Salad

Ingredients:

• 1 can tuna

• 1 egg, large

• 1/4 onion, red

• 1 1/2 cups green beans

• 1 oz olives, whole

• 1 Tbsp vinaigrette dressing, more than 50 calories per 2 Tbsp

• Dash: everything bagel seasoning

Directions:

1. Hard boil egg. Slice once cooled.

2. Spray a pan with an oil spray. Stir fry green beans ~5 minutes. Put in the refrigerator to cool for at least 45 minutes.

3. Chop onion.

4. Combine all ingredients. Top with seasoning and dressing.

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