Tuna Rice and Spinach Salad

Not only is tuna delicious, it's also a great source of protein, and fairly inexpensive. If you are looking to lose weight, canned tuna is a good option because it is low in calories. Despite being low in fat, tuna is still considered a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3s are essential dietary fats that are beneficial for heart, eye, and brain health.

There are many yummy ways to eat tuna, and one of the best ways is using it in a salad.

Tuna Rice and Spinach Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups brown basmati rice (Jo Anne's Place)
  
  
• 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, cut crossways into thirds
  
  
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
  
  
• 2 tbsp sweet chilli sauce (Thai Kitchen)
  
  
• 425g can tuna (Raincoast)
  
  
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
  
  
• 50g baby spinach
  
  
• 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled, sliced (optional)

Directions

• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat, add rice, reduce heat to medium. Cook, uncovered, for 25 to 30 minutes or until rice is tender. Transfer to a large bowl, set aside for 15 minutes to cool.
  
  
• Meanwhile, wash asparagus. When done,  microwave on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until just tender. Drain.
  
  
• Combine soy sauce and sweet chili in a jug. Pour over rice. Add asparagus, tuna, semi-dried tomato, spinach, season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine, spoon salad into shallow bowls, top with egg and serve.