A fast, fresh meal packed with protein, fiber, and heart-healthy fats. Perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Why You’ll Love This Salad
Making real food should be simple—and this salad proves it. Fresh greens, crunchy veggies, heart-healthy nuts, and lean tuna come together with a zesty homemade vinaigrette for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is nourishing.
Ingredients
- 4 cups mixed salad greens (baby spinach, red leaf lettuce, spring mix)
- 1 cup raw broccoli florets
- 1 cucumber sliced
- 1 cup canned albacore tuna, packed in water and drained
- 8 garlic-stuffed Spanish green olives
- ¼ cup hazelnut–walnut–almond–dried cranberry mix
Homemade Vinaigrette
- 3 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the greens: Place mixed salad greens in a large bowl.
- Add the vegetables: Top with cucumber slices and raw broccoli florets.
- Layer the protein: Flake the drained albacore tuna evenly over the salad.
- Add flavor and crunch: Sprinkle on the garlic-stuffed olives and the hazelnut-walnut-almond-cranberry mix.
- Make the vinaigrette: In a small jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, and Dijon mustard. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toss and serve: Drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until everything is lightly coated.
Serving Tips
- Enjoy immediately as a hearty lunch or light dinner.
- Serve with a slice of whole-grain bread for extra fiber.
- Double the recipe for easy meal prep—just keep the vinaigrette separate until ready to eat.