Mediterranean tuna grain salad

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Serves
2

Prep		10 min
Cook		5 min

This Mediterranean tuna grain salad is a quick, easy, and healthy lunch option to take to work. Filled with lots of veggies, this salad will keep 2-3 days in the fridge.

Broccoli, 2 cup(s), cut into florets
Brown rice, heat & serve, 2 x 125g quick cup(s)
Tuna, canned in springwater, 1 x 185g can(s) (drained)
Chickpeas, canned, no added salt, ⅔ x 400g can(s) (drained), rinsed
Roasted red capsicum, 50 g, in brine, drained, thinly sliced
Cherry tomatoes, 100 g, halved
Rocket, any type, 2 cup(s), or mixed leaf salad
Capers, 2 teaspoon(s), drained, optional
Almonds, 1 tablespoon(s), sliced, toasted (optional)
Lemon, 1 lemon(s), halved

Method

Boil, steam or microwave broccoli. Refresh in a bowl of iced water. Drain well. Place into a large bowl.

Cook rice according to directions on the packet.

Flake the tuna into pieces, add to the broccoli along with cooked rice, chickpeas, capsicum, tomatoes, rocket & spinach mix, capers and almonds. Squeeze over one lemon half, season. Toss gently to combine. Divide between plates or bowls. Serve with remaining lemon.

TIP: The salad will keep 2-3 days in the fridge. Combine all the ingredients except the lemon and nuts and store in an airtight container. Store nuts separately. Dress salad with lemon and nuts just before serving.

Nutrition facts per serve
Makes 2 serves

Note: If food units vary from the book, be guided by the following food units.

Food units
Nutrition facts

Meat & Protein	1
Bread & Cereals	2
Vegetables	2
Fruit	0
Dairy	0
Healthy Fats & Oils	1
Indulgences	0

Calories	490
Protein	32.7 g
Total fat	10.2 g
- Saturated fat	1.7 g
Total carbohydrates	58.4 g
- Total sugars	7.3 g
Fibre	14.3 g
Sodium	295 mg

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