Sardine & Spinach Salad with Olive Oil

Some lunches don't need a stove at all — this one comes together in the time it takes to drain a can of sardines and wash a few handfuls of spinach.

Sardines bring lean protein and the kind of unsaturated fat that fits well within a heart-healthy way of eating, while the olive oil dressing swaps in monounsaturated fat for anything heavier. Many people watching their cholesterol appreciate a dish this simple that still feels substantial.

Toss in the optional cherry tomatoes and a squeeze of lemon for brightness, and you have a salad that works as a light lunch or a side next to grilled fish.