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Savory Tuna Salad

If you prefer a heartier lunch than a protein bar, try this simple no-cook tuna salad on your next outing.

 

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Photo by Kirk Kirkconnell.

Recipe by Sarah Kirkconnell. www.trailcooking.com

YIELD

About 2 servings as a snack

PREP TIMe

10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 2.6-ounce packets of tuna in oil
  • 1/2 cup sliced drained black olives
  • 2 tbsp drained capers
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 tsp dried basil
  • 2 sticks string cheese
  • 2 flour tortillas

Optional: ripe grape tomatoes

DIRECTIONS

1

Open the tuna packets and shake into a freezer bag with the olives, capers, and spices.

2

Slice or shred the cheese and add in, using a long handled spoon to combine.

3

Divide mix between your bread of choice or eat out of the bag.