Tuna & White Bean Salad

Canned tuna and cannellini beans tossed with red onion, parsley, and lemon.

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Nutrition (per serving)

Why this fits a diabetes-friendly diet

At 27g of carbs per serving, it's worth pairing with protein or fat and watching portion size to keep the resulting blood sugar rise gradual, and its estimated glycemic index of ~30 means the carbs it does have tend to digest slowly rather than spiking blood sugar fast, and 45g of protein per serving also helps slow digestion and blunt any post-meal rise, and 7g of fiber per serving adds the same slowing effect.

• 10 oz canned tuna
• 1 cup white beans
• 1/4 cup red onion
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley
• 1 whole lemon
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Combine the tuna, beans, and diced onion in a bowl.
2. Dress with lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley.
3. Toss gently and serve chilled or at room temperature.