High-Protein Black Bean Avocado Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Healthy high-protein avocado tuna salad sandwiches with fiber-rich black beans, tomatoes and cilantro! This recipe takes 5 minutes to make and is a wonderful, healthy no-cook lunch!
Servings 2 salads or sandwiches
Calories 250cal
Ingredients
- 1/2 large avocado, mashed
- 1 can Genova Yellowfin Tuna in olive oil, drained
- 1/2 cup black beans (salt free or low sodium, preferred)
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 10 grape tomatoes, halved
- juice from 1/2 lemon (a lime will also work)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 slices sprouted, gluten free or whole grain bread (can also use lettuce wraps)
- 2 tablespoons goat cheese crumbles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mash avocado. Fold in tuna then add in the following: black beans, cilantro, tomato halves, lime/lemon juice, salt and pepper. Mix to combine.
- Toast bread and spoon tuna salad on top. Garnish with extra cilantro and goat cheese. Enjoy! Makes 2 open faced sandwiches.
Notes
Nutrition information does not include bread. Serve the salad however you like: on your favorite whole grain or gluten free toast, crackers, in lettuce wraps, or just eat as is!
Nutrition
Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 250cal | Carbohydrates: 19.6g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 12.9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 2.7g