Potato, Tuna & Egg Salad (21 Day Wonder Diet : Day 2 )

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2
Potato, Tuna & Egg Salad - A Nutritious and Satisfying Meal
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Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

240 g baby new potatoes , about 6
100 g green beans , trimmed & halved crossways
2 tablespoons skim-milk natural yogurt
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon rind
2 teaspoons lemon juice
185 g tuna in water , drained and flaked
3 green onions , sliced finely
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley , coarsley chopped
2 eggs , hard-boiled and quartered

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
302
Sugar
6g
Fat
5g
This Potato, Tuna & Egg Salad is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. The combination of the baby new potatoes, tuna in water, fresh green beans, hard boiled eggs, green onions, parsley, and a lemon-yogurt dressing makes it a satisfying and healthy option. The salad is low in fat and calories, but high in proteins, fiber, vitamins, and minerals that your body needs to stay healthy and strong. This recipe is a part of the 21 Day Wonder Diet - a healthy eating plan that incorporates a variety of nutritious meals and snacks to support weight loss and healthy living.

Instructions

1.Boil the baby potatoes until they are tender. Drain and halve them once they are cool enough to handle.
2.Blanch the green beans in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes until they are bright green and just tender. Drain and rinse well under cold water.
3.In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, and lemon rind.
4.Mix the cooked potatoes, green beans, flaked tuna, green onions, and parsley together in a large bowl.
5.Toss the salad with the yogurt dressing.
6.Add the quartered hard-boiled eggs on top and serve chilled.

PROS

This potato, tuna, and egg salad is a great source of protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals.

It is a low-fat, low-calorie meal that can help with weight management and weight loss goals.

CONS

The recipe calls for canned tuna, which may contain traces of mercury.

Eating too much canned tuna may present potential health risks such as mercury poisoning.

Also, occasionally eating large amounts of potatoes has been linked to an increased risk of type 2 diabetes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This potato, tuna, and egg salad is a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Tuna is an excellent source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential nutrients that help maintain healthy bones, muscles, and heart.
Potatoes are a good source of fiber and vitamins such as vitamin C and potassium which help support a healthy immune system and maintain normal blood pressure.
Eggs are a rich source of high-quality protein, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to healthy skin, eyes, and brain.

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