Salad Recipes

Tuna, avocado & quinoa salad

A high protein meal with healthy fats from the avocado. This is the perfect salad to revive you after a morning workout and keep you going 'til lunch

Ingredients

• 100g quinoa
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• juice 1 lemon
• ½ tbsp white wine vinegar
• 120g can tuna, drained
• 1 avocado, stoned, peeled and cut into chunks
• 200g cherry tomatoes on the vine, halved
• 50g feta, crumbled
• 50g baby spinach
• 2 tbsp mixed seeds, toasted

Directions

 

• STEP 1

  Rinse the quinoa under cold water. Tip into a saucepan, cover with water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15 mins until the grains have swollen but still have some bite. Drain, then transfer to a bowl to cool slightly.

• STEP 2

  Meanwhile, in a jug, combine the oil, lemon juice and vinegar with some seasoning.

• STEP 3

  Once the quinoa has cooled, mix with the dressing and all the remaining ingredients and season. Divide between plates or lunchboxes.