Low Fat Vitello Tonnato

Delight in the timeless elegance of Italian cuisine with this Low Fat Vitello Tonnato, a lighter, guilt-free twist on the classic recipe. Tender veal loin is gently poached with aromatics like onion, carrot, celery, and bay leaf, infusing it with subtle, savory flavors. Topped with a velvety tuna sauce made from reduced-fat mayonnaise, non-fat Greek yogurt, canned tuna, and capers, this dish delivers all the richness you crave with a fraction of the calories. Best served chilled or at room temperature, this protein-packed Italian delicacy is perfect as a refined appetizer or a refreshing main course. Garnished with fresh parsley and capers, this recipe offers a healthier way to savor the tradition of vitello tonnato without compromising on taste or texture.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 g Veal loin
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Carrot
• 1 medium Celery stalk
• 1 Bay leaf
• 5 Black peppercorns
• 2 liters Water
• 120 g Canned tuna in water
• 3 tbsp Reduced-fat mayonnaise
• 4 tbsp Non-fat plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp Capers
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice
• 1 tsp Olive oil
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

1. In a large pot, combine the veal loin, diced onion, peeled and sliced carrot, roughly chopped celery, bay leaf, black peppercorns, and water.

Step 2

2. Bring the pot to a gentle boil, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 40-50 minutes or until the veal is cooked through and tender.

Step 3

3. Remove the veal from the pot and let it cool completely. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid for the sauce, and discard the remaining liquid and vegetables.

Step 4

4. While the veal cools, prepare the tuna sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine the canned tuna (drained), reduced-fat mayonnaise, non-fat Greek yogurt, capers, lemon juice, olive oil, reserved cooking liquid, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 5

5. Once the veal has cooled, slice it thinly and arrange the slices on a serving platter.

Step 6

6. Pour the tuna sauce over the veal slices, spreading it evenly to coat the meat.

Step 7

7. Garnish with additional capers and fresh parsley.

Step 8

8. Serve chilled or at room temperature as an appetizer or main dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3083.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1398.6

Total Fat 67.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 20.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 505.0mg	0%
Sodium 2704.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.7g	0%
Total Sugars 13.9g
Protein 163.2g	0%

Vitamin D 49.5IU	0%
Calcium 389.6mg	0%
Iron 8.8mg	0%
Potassium 2642.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.9%

Protein: 46.3%

Carbs: 10.8%