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Zia Maria's Tuna, Egg and Tomato Salad
A fresh and protein packed summer that can be a great main course or lunch option. Fabulous for lunch boxes, too.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 271 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 5 oz tuna (canned, albacore or any good quality, in water or olive oil)
- 1 tomato (organic)
- 2 free range eggs (hardboiled, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar (I use at least 6% acidity)
- ½ tsp kosher salt (or sea salt)
Instructions
- Empty the tuna into a bowl and add the hard boiled eggs.
- Cut up the tomatoes and add to the salad.
- Drizzle the olive oil and vinegar over the salad and add salt.
- Garnish with a sprig of basil, for a splash of color, if desired, and it's ready to serve with some crusty, Italian bread or rolls.
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Notes
- Use high-quality, organic ingredients for the best results.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
212mg
(71%)
Sodium
811mg
(34%)
Potassium
341mg
(10%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
823IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 212mg | 71% |
| Sodium | 811mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 341mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 823IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.