19 January, 2009

Tuna and Avocado Salad

Some folks don't liked canned tuna. I like canned tuna. I also like beans and avocado and this recipe combines all three. Courtesy of the Queensland Govt Find Your 30 healthy living campaign.

TUNA & AVOCADO SALAD

Ingredients

10 minutes preparation
+ 5 serves of vegies in this recipe
5 serves of vegies in this recipe
315g can tuna in spring water, drained
300g can cannellini or butter beans, drained
1 tomato, chopped
1 avocado, skin and pip removed and chopped

Dressing
Juice of ½ lemon
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon chopped basil
2 tablespoons low fat natural yoghurt
Freshly ground or cracked black pepper, to taste

In a bowl lightly fold tuna, beans, tomato and avocado. In a small bowl mix all dressing ingredients together and pour over tuna mixture. Serves 4.

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