Sometimes we just need something to eat on the go, but with our crazy lives it gets a little tough. I understand–it happens to me too–the days when I can’t get four hours in the kitchen for all the insane ideas I’d love to commit to, but just can’t. So this is something we can all enjoy, make ahead of time and devour in a moment’s notice. I love tuna; the kind that is humanely fished is best and tastes best. To me, knowing that these animals are being treated with respect as they live and die for consumption is very important. This is something that I’ve delved into more often. Being conscious about our food and the lives of the animals we consume is up to us. This is a subject I’ve learned a great deal about and try to practice in my own cooking. I know how animals go to slaughter and I respect each one as I consume them; this also goes for sea creatures. Check your west coast seafood charts here. Food has so many politics wrapped up in it. We have to consciously consume, otherwise we won’t have these luxuries for very long.
I love to use Nonfat Greek yogurt as a substitute for mayonnaise. It takes out the unwanted calories and gives a level of creaminess that we desire from our sandwiches, salads and dressings.
Tuna Salad Sandwich with Fuji Apple, Cucumber, Red Onion and Hummus Greek Yogurt Sauce
1 can tuna in water, drained
1/2 medium Fuji apple, diced
1/4 medium cucumber, diced
1/2 red onion, minced
Pinch of black pepper
1 tablespoon hummus
1 tablespoon nonfat Greek yogurt (optional additional teaspoon for bread)
2 cups wild arugula
4 slices whole grain bread
Mix together tuna, apple, cucumber and red onion until well incorporated.
Add black pepper, hummus and Greek yogurt, then mix well.
Toast bread to your liking.
Spread tuna salad over toasted bread.
Top with arugula and, if desired, add teaspoon yogurt to top side of bread.
Slice and serve with the other half of the apple.
This is simple and easy. You can make the salad ahead of time to enjoy later. You can have it as a sandwich or with sprouts and lettuce as a healthy salad. Also a little olive oil and lemon on extra arugula with this tuna salad takes out the calories from the bread, if you’re really watching your weight but healthy grains are important for everyone. You don’t have to add the hummus if your calorie cutting but I think it give it a depth of flavor that’s new and exciting instead of your run of the mill tuna.
Cheers
-Unrivaledkitch
