Tuna Topped Chopped Salad to Go

Transform your lunch routine with this vibrant and protein-packed Tuna Topped Chopped Salad to Go! This quick, no-cook recipe combines crisp romaine lettuce, nutrient-rich baby spinach, and colorful veggies like cucumber, grape tomatoes, red bell pepper, and shredded carrots for a fresh, crunchy base. Perfectly portioned canned tuna takes center stage, delivering a satisfying dose of lean protein, while a zesty homemade Dijon mustard dressing ties it all together. Customize with optional crumbles of feta cheese for a tangy twist! Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate portable, healthy meal for workdays or on-the-go lifestyles.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna (in water, drained)
• 2 cups romaine lettuce
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 0.5 medium cucumber
• 0.5 cup grape tomatoes
• 0.5 medium red bell pepper
• 0.25 cup shredded carrots
• 2 tablespoons (finely chopped) red onion
• 2 tablespoons feta cheese (optional)
• 1.5 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Wash all the vegetables thoroughly and pat them dry.

Step 2

Chop the romaine lettuce and baby spinach into bite-sized pieces. Place them in a large mixing bowl.

Step 3

Thinly slice the cucumber, halve the grape tomatoes, dice the red bell pepper, and finely chop the red onion. Add these to the bowl along with the shredded carrots.

Step 4

If using feta cheese, sprinkle it over the vegetables in the bowl.

Step 5

In a small jar or bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake or whisk until the dressing is well combined.

Step 6

Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss until evenly coated.

Step 7

Open the can of tuna, drain it well, and flake it with a fork.

Step 8

Divide the prepared salad into two portable containers, topping each with half the flaked tuna.

Step 9

Seal the containers and refrigerate until ready to eat. Enjoy your Tuna Topped Chopped Salad to go!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(482.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	394.1

Total Fat 28.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
Cholesterol 36.8mg	0%
Sodium 1147.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 19.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.6g	0%
Total Sugars 9.2g
Protein 15.7g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 249.5mg	0%
Iron 3.3mg	0%
Potassium 803.4mg	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: 64.6%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 19.7%