This Ensalada de Atún is a quick, nourishing meal perfect for a busy evening!

1

Open the tuna cans and drain the liquid completely, then place the tuna in a mixing bowl.

2

Finely chop the onion, celery, green pepper, and lettuce, and then add them to the bowl with the tuna.

3

Add the mayonnaise, salt, black pepper, and the juice of half the lemon into the mixing bowl.

4

Gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust with more salt or lemon juice as desired.

5

Serve the tuna salad on a bed of lettuce leaves. Garnish with the remaining lemon half, cut into wedges, for extra zest.

2-3

• Serve the tuna salad on toasted bread for a delightful tuna melt.
• Incorporate diced avocado for creaminess and added health benefits.
• Mix in chickpeas for a heartier salad with more protein.

• For added flavor, consider mixing in a tablespoon of mustard.
• Add a pinch of garlic powder for an extra kick.
• Using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise reduces calories and adds protein.

• fat: 12 grams
• protein: 30 grams
• calories: 250
• carbohydrates: 10 grams

This dish provides a high protein content from tuna, beneficial for muscle repair and growth, with healthy fats from mayonnaise, making it a well-rounded meal.

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