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Rainbow Protein Salad

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The scrumptious and healthy salad is an excellent source of protein, healthy fats and fibre. It is gluten-free and dairy-free. Should you wish to make it vegan, simply omit the tuna.
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 1 radicchio chopped
  • 1-2 hearts romaine lettuce
  • 1 sweet yellow pepper chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 4 tomatoes on the vine chopped
  • Half cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup cooked chickpeas drained and rinsed
  • 1 can flaked tuna or wild salmon drained
  • Juice from 1-2 lemons
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt + pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine salad ingredients including radicchio, romaine, sweet yellow pepper, tomatoes, cucumber and carrots into a large bowl. Toss in chickpeas and tuna.
  • In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and olive oil. Pour dressing ingredients over top of salad. Add sea salt and pepper to taste. Enjoy!
  • Store any leftovers in the fridge. Keeps for one day.

Notes

Serves 4 as a side or 2 as a main
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