This fresh tuna salad recipe is best for health-conscious eaters.  It uses chunk light tuna that is safer to eat compared to canned white tuna that can be high in mercury.  Instead of making the same mayonnaise-laden tuna, this light salad combines lemon juice and oil for a healthier dressing.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup lemon juice, 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt, freshly ground pepper, 8 cups chopped hearts of romaine, 2 diced medium tomatoes, 1/2 cup sliced pimiento-stuffed green olives, 2 6-ounce cans chunk light tuna

Procedure:

1. To make the dressing, combine lemon juice, oil, garlic salt and pepper in a large bowl.
2. Combine the romaine, tomatoes, tuna and…

If you want a healthy and tasty main dish, try making this Asian Chicken Salad.  This refreshing salad is made of crunchy vegetables and chicken breasts tossed in a tangy dressing.

Ingredients:

Dressing: 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar, 1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons store-bought chili-garlic sauce, 3 tablespoons canola oil, 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1 tablespoon tahini paste, 3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
Salad: 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 8 cups shredded Napa cabbage, 1 1/2 cups grated carrots, 1 cup sliced radish, 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 3 1/2 cups shredded skinless cooked chicken

Preparation:

1. Prepare dressing by…