Blood Sugar-Friendly and Delicious: Sarah Di Lorenzo’s Spinach, Orange, Feta and Tuna Salad

Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean bland meals or complicated cooking. In The Blood Sugar Repair Plan, clinical nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo shares simple, nourishing recipes designed to support stable blood sugar levels while still delivering plenty of flavour. Whether you’re looking to boost your energy, manage your weight or simply add more wholesome meals to your week, these recipes prove healthy eating can be both practical and delicious.

Spinach, Orange, Feta and Tuna Salad

Serves: 1
Carbs per serve: 10g

Ingredients

• 2 cups baby spinach leaves
• ½ orange, cut into segments
• 30g feta, crumbled
• 70g canned flaked tuna
• 1 tablespoon chopped toasted walnuts or almonds

Dressing

• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint and parsley
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Place the baby spinach in a serving bowl. Top with the orange segments, crumbled feta and flaked tuna.
2. To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mint, parsley, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
3. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
4. Sprinkle with the toasted walnuts or almonds and serve.

Recipe extracted from The Blood Sugar Repair Plan by Sarah Di Lorenzo, published by Simon & Schuster Australia, RRP $39.99.

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