The advantage of any of these healthy lunch ideas in this series is you can prepare them before hand and store them, covered, within the fridge for several days. Use any left-overs as a delicious tortilla wrap filling.
People have loved this Tuna / Salmon Salad and it has been ranked 4.2 out of a possible 5 stars (according to 158 reviews).
Things you need to make your salad
* 2-6 oz cans of low-fat tuna or canned salmon, drained
* 1-15 oz can of small white beans for instance cannellini or great northern, washed
* 12 cherry tomatoes, cut into quarters
* 4 scallions, clipped and sliced
* 2 tablespoons of virgin or extra-virgin olive oil
* Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice, to taste
* ¼ teaspoon of salt
* Ground pepper, to personal taste
How to make it
This really is so, so easy! Just mix the tuna or salmon along with whichever other vegetables you have plus beans, tomatoes, scallions, oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt and pepper inside a medium-sized bowl. Stir the mix gently. Then just refrigerate until ready to serve.
How simple was that! This nutritious meal is very low in fat carbohydrates, calories and full of fiber.
The nutritional advantages for your children are:
* Tuna is a wonderful source of protein. It's also a great way to obtain the omega-3 essential fatty acids EPA and DHA, potassium, selenium, protien, and vitamin B12. Tuna is a excellent way to obtain phosphorus and niacin.
* Salmon is again, rich in protein and is filled with omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. Omega- 3s safeguard and look after the heart. Additionally they prevent and treat depression, lower blood pressure levels, boost memory, reduce inflammatory conditions for instance rheumatoid arthritis and aid healthier skin and nails.
* Cherry tomatoes are loaded with vitamin A that is great for healthy vision as well as your immune system. It's also full of vitamin C, also great for your immune system and lycopene, which is a potent anti-oxidant that promotes prostate wellness.
This lunch is so simple to make and I guarantee your children will enjoy this Tuna / Salmon salad in this series of healthy lunch ideas!
