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Tuna and kidney beans salad with flaxseed oil omega-3 dressing

Super healthy, low carb, low GI, salad rich in Omega-3, suitable for most special diets.
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Servings: 1 person
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Anti-inflammatory, Linseed oil, Omega-3, OMS Diet
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2-1 tin of tuna For a fish-free version just add an extra portion of beans or sliced raw mushrooms
  • Similar quantity red kidney beans butter, black, cannellini or (cooked) broad beads work well too or even use (cooked) peas
  • Similar quantity tomatoes
  • Similar quantity or a bit less finely sliced onions Any, brown, red, spring onions, shallots or even chives
  • Big double handful torn or shredded leaves, spinach or chard Mixed leaves is nice so add or use as alternative lettuce, watercress, rocket or fresh beetroot tops or similar
  • Similar quantity cooked sweet potato peeled and roughly chopped best if still a slightly warm
  • 1-2 Tbs Flax Farm Cold-pressed Flaxseed Oil If you prefer do half Flaxseed oil and half good extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2-1 Tbs Wine or balsamic vinegar, or apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice Aim to use 1 part vinegar/lemon juice to 2-3 parts oil
  • pinch of salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 tsp Nutritional yeast optional. Can use grated Parmesan cheese as an alternative.
  • Handful chopped flatleaf parsley

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl or plate
  • 1 small bowl for mixing dressing optional

Method
 

  1. Mix the dressing ingredients: flax oil, vinegar, parsley, salt, pepper and nutritional yeast in a small bowl or jar and mix.
  2. Place all the remaining ingredients in a large soup bowl or fairly deep plate. Pour the salad dressing over the rest of the salad and enjoy.

Notes

Bean and tuna salad with flaxseed oil omega-3 dressing