Ingredients
- 120g baby rocket
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 300g can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- olive oil spray
- 4 tuna steaks
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
Dressing
- 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini (see note)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons salt-reduced soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Method
- Step 1Place rocket, orange and chickpeas into a bowl, and gently toss to combine.
- Step 2Lightly spray a non-stick frying pan with olive oil spray. Cook tuna steaks over medium heat for 3 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Remove and keep warm.
- Step 3Add asparagus to the pan, with 1/2 cup water, and cook until bright green and tender. Drain, cut into 5cm piece and add to the salad.
- Step 4Whisk together the tahini, lemon juice, soy sauce, vinegar and 1/4 cup warm water.
- Step 5Divide tuna between four serving plates, top with salad and serve with dressing.
- High protein
- Low carb
- Low fat
- Low kilojoule
- Low sodium
- Low sugar
- Lower gi
Nutrition
1284 kj
Energy
7g
Fat Total
1g
Saturated Fat
6g
Fibre
44g
Protein
71mg
Cholesterol
274.09mg
Sodium
6g
Carbs (sugar)
13g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Tahini is a paste made from sesame seeds and is available in the health food section of supermarkets and health food stores.
- Author: Jody Vassallo
- Image credit: Ben Dearnley
- Publication: Taste.com.au
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