Mostly Healthy Tuna N Veggie Salad
Elevate your meal prep game with this "Mostly Healthy Tuna N Veggie Salad," a vibrant and nutrient-packed dish that comes together in just 15 minutes! Packed with lean protein from canned tuna and loaded with fresh vegetables like baby spinach, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and yellow bell pepper, this salad is a healthy yet hearty choice for lunch or dinner. Creamy avocado adds a dose of healthy fats, while a zesty homemade lemon-dijon dressing ties all the flavors together for a light, tangy finish. Perfect for a quick no-cook meal, this salad is as delicious as it is good for you. Serve it fresh or chill it for a more pronounced flavor infusion—either way, it’s a refreshing, wholesome option that’s sure to please!
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Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna (canned in water, drained)
- 4 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 small yellow bell pepper
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 1 medium avocado
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Start by preparing the veggies. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and yellow bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and cube the avocado.
Step 2
In a large salad bowl, place the baby spinach as the base layer.
Step 3
Evenly distribute the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, red onion, and avocado on top of the spinach.
Step 4
Flake the drained tuna with a fork and add it to the salad bowl on top of the veggies.
Step 5
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create the dressing.
Step 6
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until evenly coated.
Step 7
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour to enhance flavors. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1191.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1045.4 |
| Total Fat 55.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 5.5g | |
| Cholesterol 104.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1813.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 45.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 17.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 10.7g | |
| Protein 96.9g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 272IU | 0% |
| Calcium 245.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2353.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories