Chicory and Tuna Salad

Ingredients

• 1 Purple Chicory

• 1 jar or tin of Tuna

• a handful of Baby Capers

• Olive Oil, Lemon Juice and Black Pepper to dress

Method

Start slicing chicory from the bottom, you will get round slices and leaves will fall off easily. Drain the tuna and break into smaller pieces to arrange on top of the salad. Sprinkle baby capers and drizzle oil and lemon juice on top.

Serve with bread or as a side dish.

Nutrition Information

Canned tuna is actually more rich in Omega-3s than fresh tuna. It is a great source of proteins and vitamin D, making it a good choice for winter months.

Chicory, especially its darker versions is very rich in phytochemicals which, through antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic actions induce protection against oxidative damage. It contains Kaempferol, an antioxidant that has been shown to prevent growth of cancer cells. Chicory is also rich in Potassium, Calcium, Folate, vitamins A and K.

This is a great salad to support your overall health.