Why is tuna considered one of the healthiest fish for the human body? In different stores, the prices for tuna are about equally high. Is the cost of this type of fish really so justified? The fact
is that tuna is almost fat-free and cholesterol-free, so it is indicated for most known diets.
Tuna meat contains vitamins A and D, as well as E and Omega-3. This list of pluses of tuna is supported by the excess of selenium, sodium and potassium in the meat.
Tuna, when consumed regularly, helps to reduce triglyceride levels in the blood.
Also, the niacin in tuna helps with an overloaded nervous system.
What can be prepared from tuna? For example, a simple salad, which will come in handy even on a holiday.
Ingredients for tuna salad:
- boiled potatoes – 2 pcs;
- canned tuna – 250 g;
- green onions – a bundle;
- cheese – 150 g;
- boiled carrots – 2 pcs;
- boiled eggs – 5 pcs;
- mayonnaise.
Preparation of tuna salad:
Peel and grate potatoes on a coarse grater, lay out the first layer in the cooking ring. Lubricate the potato layer with mayonnaise
. Drain excess oil from canned tuna, slightly knead the pieces with a fork and place on the potato layer. Shred green onions and put them on the layer of tuna.
Smear the layer of onions and fish with mayonnaise. Grate cheese on a coarse grater, put it on the next layer.
Form a mesh of mayonnaise. Peel carrots, shred them on a fine grater and put them on the cheese layer.
Peel eggs, separate whites from yolks
.
Grate whites on a coarse grater, put them on the carrot layer, cover with mayonnaise. Grind
yolks into crumbs with a fork, sprinkle yolks on the top of the salad.
You can decorate the salad with green onions and other greens. It turns out to be an interesting layered salad with tuna.
