Chopped Albacore Salad with Asian Dressing

4 cups chopped romaine lettuce

¾ cup chopped green beans

¾ cup chopped carrots

½ cup chopped red sweet pepper

¼ cup quartered grape tomatoes

½ avocado, cubed

¼ cup chopped almonds (or cashews)

2 scallions, chopped

3 5-ounce cans albacore tuna, drained

¼ cup chopped cilantro

For the dresssing:

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1 garlic clove, finely minced (or ½ teaspoon granulated garlic)

2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar

¼ teaspoon sriracha, or other hot sauce (or more if desired)

1 teaspoon sesame oil

3 tablespoons grapeseed oil, or other neutral oil

Place all the salad ingredients in a large bowl. In a small bowl, vigorously whisk together the dressing ingredients. Spoon about half of the dressing onto the salad and toss to coat. Taste, and add more dressing as desired. Serve immediately.

Serves 4

Nutrition information per serving: 300 calories; 150 calories from fat; 17 g fat (2 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 47 mg cholesterol; 379 mg sodium; 11 g carbohydrate; 5 g fiber; 4 g sugar; 28 g protein

Melissa D'arabian