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I love tuna noodle salad. Here is my version. I have brought this to BBQ parties and people love it!
"HEALTHIFIED" TUNA "NOODLE" SALAD
1 jar Hearts of Palm (cheaper at Trader Joe's!)
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can tuna
1/2 cup Spectrum Mayo
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
1 pinch of Celtic sea salt
OPTIONAL: Hard Boiled Eggs and a small handful of peas
Cut up the Hearts of Palm into "noodle-like" shapes.
In a large bowl, combine the Hearts of Palm pieces, pickles, celery, eggs and tuna.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise and salt. Add to tuna mixture, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serves 4
NUTRITIONAL Comparison:
Using Noodles: 260 calories, 35.8 carbs, 2.2 fiber
Using Hearts of Palm: 124 calories, 6 carbs, 2 fiber
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Tuna "Noodle" Salad
I love tuna noodle salad. Here is my version. I have brought this to BBQ parties and people love it!
"HEALTHIFIED" TUNA "NOODLE" SALAD
1 jar Hearts of Palm (cheaper at Trader Joe's!)
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can tuna
1/2 cup Spectrum Mayo
1/4 cup chopped dill pickles
1 pinch of Celtic sea salt
OPTIONAL: Hard Boiled Eggs and a small handful of peas
Cut up the Hearts of Palm into "noodle-like" shapes.
In a large bowl, combine the Hearts of Palm pieces, pickles, celery, eggs and tuna.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise and salt. Add to tuna mixture, and refrigerate for 1 hour. Serves 4
NUTRITIONAL Comparison:
Using Noodles: 260 calories, 35.8 carbs, 2.2 fiber
Using Hearts of Palm: 124 calories, 6 carbs, 2 fiber
- Save Or Splurge Foods
By Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom Healthy eating can be pricey. But did you ever wonder if a food is "worth the splurge"? There are many food choices that allow you to both save some money and get good nutrition. You probably know a lot of these already! But...
- Artichoke "rice" Salad
This is an easy side dish to prepare the night before. I brought it to a family get-together and it was quite a hit! 1/2 cup veggie/chicken stock 6 cups "riced" cauliflower 1 tsp curry powder salt and pepper to taste 5 green onions, chopped 1 green bell...
- Chicken "noodle" Soup
I remember enjoying a bowl of Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup as a kid, but now that I know what the ingredients are in that little metal can...no thank you! INGREDIENTS: Chicken stock, enriched egg noodles (wheat flour, egg solids, niacin, ferrous...
- "macaroni" And Cheese
Hearts of Palm is a great veggie to substitute for noodles. They are from the inner portion of the palm tree. Hearts of palm are ivory-colored and delicately flavored. Their texture is smooth and a little firm with a flavor that slightly resembles an...
- "faux"tato Salad
2 pounds small white turnips, or larger ones, halved 2 tsp Celtic sea salt 2 TBS beef broth 6 TBS Spectrum Organic Mayo 2 TBS sour cream 4 tsp Dijon-style mustard 2 dashes ground celery seed 1 hard-cooked egg 2 TBS finely minced onion 2 TBS finely...