Tuna Salad

Tuna is a major staple in my diet. It is a great source of protein and nutrients! This is my version of classic tuna salad made a little bit healthier without any sacrifice of flavor. I love to make it a real tuna salad but you can also throw it on some bread for a delicious sandwich or eat it solo for a power snack. Options are really endless. ;).

Ingredients:

For the tuna:

• 1 can of tuna

• 2 tablespoons of Primal Foods Mayo or other alternative

• 1 tablespoon Spicy Mustard

• 2 teaspoons pickle juice or relish

• 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar

• 2 dashes of onion powder

• A dash of celery salt

For the salad:

• Chopped romaine (you can use any greens)

• Half a bell pepper

• Small tomato

• 1/4 avocado

• Peperoncini

• Cucumber

• Spicy pepper relish

• Honey mustard dressing

Directions:

1. Open and drain the tuna. *When buying tuna, look for wild, line-caught options. It's better for you and the environment.*

2. Add tuna in a bowl and use a fork to break it apart into small flakes. Then, add mayo, mustard, pickle juice/relish, red wine vinegar, and onion and celery powder. Mix well. I like to put mine in the freezer for 5-10 minutes to help get it nice and cold faster.

3. While the tuna is in the freezer, make the base of the salad. Create your base with your greens. Dice the bell pepper, tomato, and cucumber. Cut the avocado. Add a spoonful (or more)- depending on spice preference- of the spicy pepper relish and peperoncini.

4. Get tuna and add two big spoonfuls on top of your salad. Dress with honey mustard or your favorite dressing! Enjoy :)