Two simple and healthy sandwich recipes great for summer lunches and picnics! These take only 10 minutes to make and are so delicious!
If you’re looking for a quick meal without using your oven and stove, I got you!! These are effortless and are delicious on top of toasted bread or a cold salad. You can even make a tuna or salmon melt, it’s up to you!
I’m someone who like to spend under 30 minutes preparing meals because I just want to eat! Once in a while, I’ll spend more time but more often than not, I want the easy option! This recipe makes 4 servings, but you can double it to make 8 if you have a big family or want to have leftovers.
To make it more fun to eat, I placed it on a snack board along with cherries, grapes and chocolate! During the summer, cherries are extra sweet so I’ve been buying them every time I go to the grocery store. This was such a refreshing lunch. I’ll definitely be having it again sometime soon!
The salmon salad was mixed with mayonnaise, giving a hint of creaminess, dried cranberries for a hint of sweetness and walnuts for a nutty crunch. The tuna salad has mashed avocado for healthy fats, diced red onions and a kick of spice from red pepper flakes. I loved both of them!Both recipes take literally 10 minutes to throw together. Just prep all your ingredients, throw and mix into a bowl!
I’m already thinking of when my next summer picnic will be because I’ll be making this into a sandwich to eat at the beach or park! I feel like outdoor picnics have been the new thing to do recently. The other night, I went to the park near my apartment for a dinner picnic and there were so many people walking their dogs and eating dinner, socially distancing of course! The sun sets around 7:30pm so that’s been nice! I’ll be taking advantage of that before the sun starts setting at 4pm as fall approaches.
A little bit of tuna, though should not hurt you every now and then, as I like to eat tuna, sometimes, every now and then, but I eat salmon, as is recommended, more often. I hope this answers helps, and so with that in mind, yes, you can eat salmon and tuna together, just not in excess.
If you want to learn more about this, I’ll turn you over to my friend Sally who WROTE A TERRIFIC EXPLANATION on Parents.com. It’s worth reading.
Translation: eating fish with a high selenium to mercury ratio provides built-in protection against mercury. The chart below shows these ratios in a number of species. You’ll note that only two varieties have as much or more mercury than selenium. The biggest offender? The Pilot Whale, which I’d venture to guess is not a part of your regular diet.
Pregnant with my middle daughter, Rosie, I craved exactly one food: Tuna. Knowing this was a wholesome choice, rich in the Omega-3 fats that are key for a baby’s developing brain, I indulged in tuna sandwiches on a regular basis throughout my pregnancy. It was shortly after her birth that I came to find out that tuna is a source of the neurotoxin mercury. I was stricken with guilt, afraid that I’d inadvertently harmed my sweet girl. That worry stuck with me until just recently when I learned there is good news on the fish and mercury front. It was music to my ears.
In the meantime, I’m off to make myself a tuna salmon salad. It makes a doubly nutritious superfood sandwich.
That mercury is present in tuna, along with other varieties of fish, hasn’t changed. But nothing in the body works in a vacuum. Other factors play a role in the impact of mercury, most notably, the mineral selenium. It turns out that with enough selenium, the toxic potential of mercury can be ameliorated. And what is one of the biggest sources of selenium on the planet?
To make it more fun to eat, I placed it on a snack board along with cherries, grapes and chocolate! During the summer, cherries are extra sweet so I’ve been buying them every time I go to the grocery store. This was such a refreshing lunch. I’ll definitely be having it again sometime soon!
I’m already thinking of when my next summer picnic will be because I’ll be making this into a sandwich to eat at the beach or park! I feel like outdoor picnics have been the new thing to do recently. The other night, I went to the park near my apartment for a dinner picnic and there were so many people walking their dogs and eating dinner, socially distancing of course! The sun sets around 7:30pm so that’s been nice! I’ll be taking advantage of that before the sun starts setting at 4pm as fall approaches.
If you’re looking for a quick meal without using your oven and stove, I got you!! These are effortless and are delicious on top of toasted bread or a cold salad. You can even make a tuna or salmon melt, it’s up to you!
Two simple and healthy sandwich recipes great for summer lunches and picnics! These take only 10 minutes to make and are so delicious!
The salmon salad was mixed with mayonnaise, giving a hint of creaminess, dried cranberries for a hint of sweetness and walnuts for a nutty crunch. The tuna salad has mashed avocado for healthy fats, diced red onions and a kick of spice from red pepper flakes. I loved both of them!Both recipes take literally 10 minutes to throw together. Just prep all your ingredients, throw and mix into a bowl!
Is Canned Tuna Safe To Eat? Experts Weigh In On The Benefits Of Eating The Canned Fish | TIME
FAQ
How often can you eat canned tuna and salmon?
Are tuna and salmon good fish to eat?
Are canned salmon and tuna healthy?
Why can I eat tuna but not salmon?
Should you eat tuna or salmon?
Both tuna and salmon are good, healthy sources of protein. They’re also low in cholesterol and highly nutritious. If you’re trying to manage your weight, choose tuna for the low fat protein. If you want to boost your omega-3 intake, go for salmon. If you’re swapping red meat or fried chicken for seafood, salmon and tuna are both good choices.
Is tuna fish good for health?
1) Tuna is loaded with omega 3 and 6 fatty acids which help in reducing cholesterol. 2) Tuna is rich in potassium which is known to reduce blood pressure. Omega 3 fatty acids in combination with potassium bring an anti inflammatory effect and promotes heart health. 3) Tuna is rich in various vitamins and minerals like manganese, zinc, vit C and selenium which help in strengthening immune system. They help in reducing free radicals and protect the body from cancers. 4) Vit B that is present in tuna helps in strengthening bones. 5) It improves skin health as it is rich in vitamin B complex.
Can you eat canned tuna & salmon?
Using canned tuna and salmon is a convenient way to get dinner on the table fast. Including cheesy casseroles, crab cake knock-offs, and easy sandwiches, these canned seafood recipes are ideal for mixing up your weeknight dinner routine. Stock up on canned tuna or salmon packets, and you’ll be just minutes away from enjoying a heart-healthy entrée.
Should you eat a tuna sandwich instead of a salmon Patty?
If you’re a frequent fish eater or you’re worried about mercury poisoning, you might want to swap that tuna sandwich for a salmon patty. According to the Food and Drug Administration, salmon’s average mercury concentration is 0.022 parts per million (ppm). Tuna has a higher average concentration of 0.144 ppm.