[Savings and Beauty] Just Mix! Albacore Tuna and Avocado Power Salad
Albacore tuna is inexpensive and easy to find, but it's an ingredient that can be hard to pick up because people don't know how to prepare it.
So, this time, I've combined it with spinach, avocado, and natto to make a nutritious and easy salad!
Ingredients (for 1-2 servings)
• Albacore tuna: 100g (diced)
• Avocado: 1/2 (diced)
• Spinach: 1/2 bunch (boiled and drained)
• Onion: 1/4 (adjust to taste, finely chopped)
• Natto: 1 pack (mix with the included sauce and mustard)
Dressing/Seasoning
• Olive oil: 1.5 tbsp
• Sesame oil: 1 tsp (a small amount as a secret ingredient)
• Soy sauce: 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Pepper: a pinch
• Wasabi: to taste
Instructions
1. Boil the spinach, let it cool, squeeze out the water thoroughly, and cut into 3-4cm lengths.
2. Finely chop the onion.
3. Dice the tuna (after patting it dry thoroughly with a paper towel) and the avocado.
4. Mix the natto with the included sauce and mustard.
5. Place the spinach, onion, tuna, avocado, and natto in a bowl.
6. Add the olive oil, sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, pepper, and wasabi, and mix everything well.
7. Taste and adjust, then it's ready.
*If you don't like natto or if you have children who can't eat wasabi, it's still delicious without them. The onion's pungency disappears when mixed, but if you're concerned, it's recommended to soak it in water first.
Health Points
• High-quality protein: Tuna and natto support muscles and skin.
• Omega-3 fatty acids & healthy fats: Tuna, avocado, and olive oil help keep blood flowing smoothly and support brain and heart health.
• Plenty of dietary fiber: Spinach, onion, and avocado improve gut health.
• Folic acid: Abundant in spinach, it's great for red blood cell production, anemia prevention, and fertility.
• Antioxidant & anti-aging: Avocado, spinach, and sesame oil help prevent aging.
• Bone and blood support: Vitamin K2 and nattokinase in natto strengthen bones and keep blood flowing smoothly.
• Immunity boost & fatigue recovery: Vitamin C in spinach and lemon juice supports vitality.
With this, the inexpensive and easy-to-find albacore tuna transforms into a simple, delicious, and healthy salad.
If you want to enjoy more texture, try adding sesame seeds, nuts, or croutons. If you're concerned about the color, topping it with shredded nori or thread chili peppers will make it look even better, so give it a try.
Please try incorporating this into your daily meals.