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
- 1 can of tuna
- 1 avocado
- 1 cup of quinoa
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions:
1. Cook the quinoa according to package instructions and set aside to cool.
2. Drain the tuna and flake it into a mixing bowl.
3. Cut the avocado in half, remove the seed and scoop out the flesh into the same mixing bowl.
4. Add the cooked quinoa to the bowl and gently mix all the ingredients together.
5. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, basil, oregano, and parsley to create a dressing.
6. Pour the dressing over the tuna, avocado, and quinoa mixture and toss to coat evenly.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
8. Serve the tuna, avocado, and quinoa salad on a bed of greens or on its own. Enjoy!