Chickpeas add fiber and the lime and cucumber make it fresh. It is ready in ten minutes without turning on a burner.
This is one of our fatty liver recipes, and the total time is 10 minutes. To see why these foods help, read our guide to insulin resistance and fatty liver or the full overview of insulin resistance.
Tuna Cucumber Avocado Salad with Lime
Salad
- 2 cans (5 oz / 142 g each) light tuna in water or olive oil, drained
- 1/2 can (125 g) chickpeas, rinsed
- 1 ripe avocado, diced
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro or parsley
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt, pepper and chili flakes
Method
- Combine the tuna, chickpeas, cucumber, onion and herbs in a bowl.
- Add the olive oil, lime juice, salt and pepper and toss gently.
- Fold in the avocado last so it does not mash.
- Serve as is, in lettuce cups, or on a corn tostada. Top with chili flakes.
Approximate per serving: 420 calories, 32 g protein, 10 g fiber. Values are estimates and vary with brands and portions.
Why this works for fatty liver
- Lean protein. About 32 g per serving.
- Unsaturated fats. Avocado and olive oil replace mayonnaise.
- Fiber. About 10 g from avocado and chickpeas.
The same principles are explained in detail in our insulin resistance and fatty liver guide. For more ways to add fiber to meals, see the fiber guide.
Make it your own
- Choose light or skipjack tuna, which is lower in mercury than albacore, and keep to about 2 to 3 servings of canned tuna a week.
- Rinse the onion in cold water for 30 seconds if raw onion is too sharp.
- Eat the same day; avocado browns.
More fatty liver recipes
- Lemon Herb Cod with Tomatoes and White Beans (20 Minutes)
- Lentil Parsley Walnut Tabbouleh (20 Minutes)
- Olive Oil Herb Omelette with White Beans (12 Minutes)
- Broccoli Garlic Chickpea Pasta (20 Minutes)
- Sardine and White Bean Salad
Every recipe here avoids added sugar, refined flour and high-load fruit. Learn how glycemic index and glycemic load work.
Please note. This page is for education and is not medical advice. If you take insulin or medication that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea, talk to your care team before making large changes to what you eat. Read our medical disclaimer.