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No Mayo Tuna Salad

Ever since I was a small child I have disliked mayonnaise. I have no idea why or what I tasted that turned me off but I just did not like the stuff. I would avoid it at all costs. As an adult I still don’t like it. I would never put it on a sandwich. I do sometimes eat things that have mayo in it if it is very well disguised, but honestly I would rather not have it all. Bottom line I just think it is gross. Thankfully there are ways to get around eating things like tuna salad without adding it. Avocados actually make a great substitute for the nasty white stuff. 🙂 

No Mayo Tuna Salad

Avocados are a healthy mono-unsaturated fat and are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. I love the way avocados taste but even if you don’t, once you mash it up with your tuna you really do not even know it’s there. 

Now let’s talk about tuna for a second. I am picky when choosing the tuna that I buy and eat. I have tried many kinds, but I will save you some time here. If you want the best then you need to look into buying Wild Planet Albacore Tuna. All of their tuna is cooked only once in the can retaining all of its natural juices and Omega 3 oils, and is packed in the cans with no added water or oil. Their tuna also contains less mercury than other brands. You can absolutely taste the difference. It may cost a little more than other brands but if quality and taste matter to you then Wild Planet is the way to go. This isn’t an ad for Wild Planet, I just enjoy it so much and thought I would share.

Sometimes I eat my tuna salad as wrap using these homemade tortillas, other times I will eat it with pita chips, or dip it up in bell pepper strips or cucumbers. No matter how you like to eat it, if you enjoy tuna salad and are looking for a way to change it up and make it better for you then give this recipe a try!

No Mayo Tuna Salad
Healthy delicious tuna salad made avocado instead of mayonnaise!
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
10 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
5 min
Total Time
10 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 can of Wild Planet Albacore Tuna
  2. 1/2 of an avocado
  3. 2 tbsp chopped onion
  4. 1 tbsp pickle relish
  5. 1 tbsp jalapeno mustard (or regular mustard)
  6. salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a bowl flake the tuna. Then add the avocado and mash together.
  2. Add in the rest of the ingredients and stir until everything is incorporated.
  3. Enjoy!
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 No Mayo Tuna Salad

Baby Kale and Lentil Salad

Hi guys I have found another recipe that you all should try.  It makes a great side dish or you could eat it alone as a big salad for lunch! As you may have guessed I am a huge fan of kale and I have recently found that I love lentils so this is a great pairing.  The recipe calls for goat cheese, but I don’t really care for it so I just left that out of mine. I found this recipe on Mind Body Green.

I apologize for the quality of the photo it was taken with my phone and poor lighting conditions.

Kale and Lentil Salad

 

It is quick, simple and really taste great! Enjoy!

Baby Kale and Lentil Salad

Serves 4

1/2 lb lentils

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

1/2 red onion, sliced

6 oz baby kale

2 oz crumbled fresh goat cheese

Rinse the lentils then cover with water by 2 inches. Boil the lentils until they are tender, but still whole, about 20 minutes. Drain them and cool to warm.

While the lentils cook, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, oil, 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a serving bowl. Stir in the onion and let sit 10 minutes.

Stir in the lentils while they are still warm, then stir in the kale and goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Let’s Chat: 

What is your favorite way to use kale? I love to use it in smoothies, but I also cook with it fairly often as well.

 

 

The Best Lentil Salad Ever

This Lentil Salad is hands down one of the best things I have eaten lately!  I maybe making this every week for the forseeable future!  The recipe is adapted from My New Roots, head on over and check out a blog full of recipes!

Lentil Salad

There were a few things I did not have on hand from the original so I just left them out and it still turned out fantastic.  I am serious you have to give this a try, I promise you will be hooked!!

The Best Lentil Salad Ever
Delicious and healthy lentil salad packed with flavor
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Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
15 min
Total Time
15 min
Ingredients
  1. 2 ¼ C cooked lentils (We use Melissa's brand)
  2. 1 medium red onion, minced
  3. 1/2 C craisins (or raisins, or a mixture of both)
  4. 1/4 C extra virgin olive oil
  5. 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
  6. 1 Tbsp maple syrup
  7. 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
  8. 2 tsp. salt
  9. 2 tsp. pepper
  10. 1 tsp. ground cumin
  11. 1/2 tsp. turmeric
  12. 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
  13. 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  14. ¼ tsp. ground cloves
  15. 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
  16. ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon
Instructions
  1. Add all the wet ingredients and the spices to a mixing bowl and whisk to combine.
  2. Then add the onions, craisins, and lentils. Stir to evenly incorporate everything.
  3. Ideally you should let the lentil salad sit in the fridge, covered, for a couple of hours before serving.
Notes
  1. Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Adapted from My New Roots
Adapted from My New Roots
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Lentil Salad