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healthy and easy tuna salad bowl

Tuna salad bowl

Servings: 1
Calories: 576

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cucumber thinly sliced
  • 1 cup kale or leafy greens chopped
  • 1/2 avocado
  • 2 tbsp red onion thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1/2 can tuna in oil
  • 1/2 red chili pepper finely chopped (optional for garnish)
  • 1 soft-boiled egg
  • 1 tbsp chives chopped
  • Zest of 1/2 lemon optional
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Prepare the quinoa: Cook quinoa according to package instructions. Let it cool slightly and set aside.
  2. Cook the soft-boiled egg: Bring a small pot of water to boil. Gently lower the egg into the water and cook for 6-7 minutes for a soft center. Remove and immediately place in cold water to stop the cooking process. Peel and set aside.
  3. Prepare the vegetables: Thinly slice the cucumber and red onion. Chop the kale or leafy greens into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Place the kale or leafy greens in the bowl as the base and massage them with salt and lemon juice until soft
  5. Add a serving of cooked quinoa to one side.
  6. Place the sliced cucumber, red onion, and 1/2 avocado (sliced or cubed) around the bowl.
  7. Add the tuna, garnishing with finely chopped red chili pepper (if using) and lemon zest.
  8. Cut the soft-boiled egg in half and place it in the center.
  9. Make the dressing by mixing the olive oil, honey, and lemon juice
  10. Finish with seasoning: Drizzle a little dressing over the bowl. Sprinkle chopped chives, salt, and pepper to taste.
  11. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Calories: ~576 kcal
  • Protein: ~32g
  • Carbohydrates: ~46g
    • Sugars: ~8g
    • Fiber: ~12g
  • Fat: ~33g
    • Saturated Fat: ~6g
  • Cholesterol: ~225mg
  • Sodium: ~450mg (depending on added salt)