Name: Mediterranean Tuna Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups baby spinach leaves; 2 tomatoes (diced); 1 cup low GI brown rice (cooked); 185 g tuna in spring water (drained and flaked ); ½ avocado (sliced); fresh basil (shredded ); 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Quick/Under 30 mins, Salads

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DIFFICULTY:
Easy

PREP TIME:
5

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Ingredients

2 cups baby spinach leaves
2 tomatoes diced
1 cup low GI brown rice cooked
185 g tuna in spring water drained and flaked
½ avocado sliced
fresh basil shredded

Dressing

1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp Balsamic vinegar

Method

In a small bowl or jar, add olive oil and vinegar, salt and pepper. Mix or shake well.
In a large bowl add all ingredients (except dressing) and toss gently.
Drizzle over dressing and mix well to coat all the salad ingredients.

Notes

Recipe courtesy of Rebecca McPhee, Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD).

Please note the serving size listed is to be used as a guide only. Consider your own individual nutrient and carbohydrate requirements and adjust the serving size as required. If you are unsure of your requirements consult an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) for personalises advice.

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