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    Tuna Superfood Power Salad

    Published: Sep 18, 2017 · Modified: Apr 28, 2020 by Whitney Reist · This post may contain affiliate links |

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    Wanna eat something that will make you feel like a superhero? Good, cuz' I've got just recipe - this Tuna Superfood Power Salad is supercharged with all the good things that superhero wannabes need.

    This recipe for Tuna Superfood Power Salad is packed with wholesome and delicious ingredients - tuna, walnuts, farro, tomatoes, and more! It's easy to make with pantry staples and is great for leftovers!

    This salad was made at a time where I was in dire need of a diet/eating reset. We spent Labor Day weekend in Nashville and I ate all the things. Sausage biscuits with locally made peach jam. My first Jenni's Ice Cream. Doughnuts. BBQ. Burgers. Brownies. A few redemptive chunks of watermelon were thrown in here and there.

    A tray of superfood tuna salad.

    I came home to get the work week started and reached for the smooth move tea. Then I thought - "wait, I can do better than this." I wanted to eat something that was good, tasty, flavor-filled,fiber-packed, filling, and that would make good work lunch leftovers the next day. I also wanted to feel really good after I ate it - recharged and reset. What a tall order!

    That's when my pantry came to the rescue - farro = fiber. Check. Walnuts = superfood + fiber. Check. Canned tuna = protein + power. Check. Things were looking good. Then some cherry tomatoes in the fridge and my almost-forsaken basil plant on the back porch called out "don't forget about us!!!" And there you have it - well, almost. I threw in a handful of olives and shavings of parm for a salty, briny bite. My treasured EVOO from Italy wrapped all the ingredients in a fresh, green, fruity hug.

    A tray of superfood tuna salad topped with many veggies.

    My belly was happy. My taste buds were happy. I felt super good about what I ate. Cravings were satisfied. And that's the happy ending to this Tuna Superfood Power Salad Story.

    What have you been craving lately? Do any particular foods make you feel like a superhero? Tell me all of it - your comments make my day!

    Recipe

    This recipe for Tuna Superfood Power Salad is packed with wholesome and delicious ingredients - tuna, walnuts, farro, tomatoes, and more! It's easy to make with pantry staples and is great for leftovers!

    Tuna Superfood Power Salad

    This salad is hearty enough to serve as the main course for lunch or a light dinner over a bed of lettuce or with a side of soup. 
    Tried this recipe?Mention @sweetcayenne5 or tag #sweetcayenne!
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 2 Servings

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup cooked farro
    • 1 (3.5 oz) can tuna packed in olive oil, drained
    • ¾ cup grape tomatoes, sliced in half
    • ¼ cup green olives, sliced in half
    • ¼ cup walnuts, toasted and coarsely chopped
    • ¼ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
    • ¼ cup fresh basil, sliced into thin strips
    • 2 tablespoons good quality, first pressed extra virgin olive oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Arrange ingredients on a serving platter according to the order they are listed. Finish with drizzles of olive oil and a sprinkling of salt and pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature. Leftovers will keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days and are best served at room temperature. 
    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 546kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.4g | Protein: 25.2g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 196mg | Potassium: 418mg | Fiber: 9.5g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 3mg

    If you like this salad, you may enjoy my Farro Rissoto, 5 Minute Tuna Melts, or this Farro, Tomato and Arugula Pesto salad! Tag me if you make it on Twitter or Insta with @sweetcayenne5 - I'd love to hear how the recipe turned out for you!

     

     

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