Lentil & Tuna Power Salad
Probably the highest protein-to-calorie-ratio meal in the collection. Lentils (GI 29) + tuna build an unusual but effective combination — legume carbs anchor blood sugar while tuna pushes protein sky-high. Parsley and lemon provide vitamin C to increase iron absorption from lentils by up to 6×.
1 serving
5 min0
450g total
Nutrition per serving
550
kcal
Calories
53
g
Protein
47.7
g
Carbs
17.3
g
Fat
Ingredients (6)
Total recipe550 kcal · 53g P · 47.7g C · 17.3g F
Instructions
1. Use pre-cooked lentils (from a can or batch-cooked). Drain and rinse if canned.
2. Drain and flake tuna.
3. Chop parsley and dice tomatoes.
4. Combine lentils, tuna, tomatoes, and parsley in a bowl.
5. Dress with lemon juice and olive oil.
6. Season with salt and black pepper. Toss well.