Tuna nicoise salad

Meal prep these salads on Sunday, and eat throughout the week. With a combo of protein, carbs, and vegetables, it’s a perfectly balanced lunch.

Nutrition (per serving):

Calories: 278; protein: 23g; fat: 12g; carbs: 19g

Copyright Toby Amidor, author of The Healthy Meal Prep Cookbook: Easy and Wholesome Meals to Cook, Prep, Grab, and Go, Rockridge Press, 2017. Photo courtesy of Nat & Cody Gantz.

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Ingredients 

2 small red potatoes, sliced into 1" cubes (about 1 cup)

1 tsp olive oil

¼ tsp salt

4 large eggs

5 oz fresh spinach, chopped (about 4 cups)

1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into thirds

1 cup grape tomatoes, halved

2 (4-oz) cans tuna packed in olive oil, undrained

⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 lemon, quartered

How to make it 

Preheat the oven to 350º. Coat a baking sheet with the cooking spray.

In a small bowl, add the potatoes, olive oil, and salt. Toss to evenly coat. Spread the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Roast until golden brown and tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Set aside to cool for 10 minutes.

While the potatoes are roasting, place the eggs in a medium pot and cover them with water. Place the pot over high heat, and bring the water to a boil. Cook the eggs for 3 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat, cover it, and let stand for 15 minutes. Drain, and run cold water over the eggs until they're completely cool, about 10 minutes. Peel, and slice into quarters lengthwise.

Into each of four glass containers, place 1 cup of the spinach. Top each with ¼ cup of the potatoes, 4 egg quarters, ¼ cup each of green beans and tomatoes, and ½ can of tuna with the oil. Sprinkle each with the black pepper, and add a lemon wedge. When ready to eat, squeeze the lemon juice on the tuna. The sealed glass jars can also be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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Cook Time: 

30

Prep Time: 

30

Article source here:Men’s Fitness