Avocado + Tuna Salad

There's something about having a good lunch to look forward to that makes getting through those mornings that much easier. At least that's the case for me some-days at school. Newsflash- being a teacher isn't always finger-painting, sunshine, roses and rainbows. Shocking, I know. So for those days, when your patience are running thin and you have that overwhelming 'too-much-to-do' in not enough time feeling, it's nice to know you have a yummy meal to break up your day. This meal is just that. Deeelish without being heavy and nap-inducing. Don't get me wrong...nap-inducing meals are great. When you have the time and place to do so. Mrs.Weis napping under her desk...no bueno! 

yes, my tupperware lid serves as my plate. stop judging! 

Avocado + Tuna Salad

tuna salad recipe care of Momma Marj :)

serves 2 

• 1 can [15 oz] cannelloni beans, rinsed and drained
• 5 oz tuna in water, drained and flaked
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• 2 tbsp EVOO
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tbsp brown mustard
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tbsp chopped sparsely
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 cup kalamata [or black] olives, chopped
• s+p to taste
• 2 avocados, ripened and halved [seeds removed]
• tip: how can tell when an avocado is ripe? when the outside of the avocado feels the same as when you make a loose fist and feel that patch of skin between your thumb knuckle and your pointer finger knuckle. try it!

1. in a large mixing bowl whisk together EVOO, red wine vinegar, mustard, s+p, and red pepper flakes. next add beans, tuna, onions, and olives. mix well.  
2. sprinkle with parsley and lemon juice. stir without smashing. 
3. serve over halved avocado and combine as you eat!

Oh Steve...so wise.

You simply cannot ignore a meal this good! I am not a conventional tuna salad fan [at all!] 

and I LOVE this tuna salad recipe. I have an inkling you will too!