Tuna, Bean & Lime Salad

Tangy, iron and protein-rich tuna salad for heart health and energy

Part of our six-pack detox plan, this protein-rich salad offers a multitude of health benefits including helping to build a stronger immune system, and a reduced risk of heart disease.

Low-fat and packed with protein (23 grams in just three and a half ounces) tuna is great for heart health, maintaining red blood cells, and a reduced risk of a stroke.

Unlike other omega-3 rich fish, tuna contains selenium in a rare form called selenoneine, which not only protects against free radicals damage, it also helps to bind mercury.

One of the tastiest of all the beans, kidney beans are low-fat and full of fibre, so they're a great addition to a weight-loss diet. As they have a low GI, they're also useful for regulating blood sugar levels, and perfectly safe for a diabetic diet.

Red peppers contain the highest levels of vitamin C of any of the bell peppers, and the most antioxidants. Vitamin C-rich foods also help you absorb iron, so are an essential component of a healthy diet. Dried tomatoes are a concentrated form of the antioxidant lycopene, as well as containing many other nutrients and vitamins.

Parsley is far from just a garnish. As a leafy green, it contains iron and vitamins C, A and K.

Packed with nutrients, and low on calories, this delicious salad is ideal pre or post workout.

Ingredients

1 small tin tuna
200g kidney beans
½ red onion, diced
4 dried tomatoes
½ red pepper, diced
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 tbsp. coconut oil
Handful of parsley

Method

Wash the beans and let the water drain
Dice the onion into small pieces
Wash the pepper, cut that into small pieces as well
Cut the dried tomatoes into small strips
Add parsley and tuna
Throw everything into a big bowl, add the coconut oil and the lemon juice, and finish it off with some salt and pepper

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