Today, Apricot lovers, like myself, are celebrating because it is National Apricot Day all over the USA! I decided to make MY absolute favorite, Heart Healthy Asian Tuna Salad with Apricots. If you LOVE tuna, and a bit of spice, sesame, and a touch of sweetness then you are in for a Fantastically Delicious Salad. This Salad is full of Heart Healthy foods and bursting with flavor…..You will love this dish…Put it on bread or on top of a bed a lettuce, either way it is Simply Delightful….Enjoy!!!

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Heart Healthy Asian Tuna with Apricots Yum

Course

Light Lunch or Dinner, Lunch

Keyword

2019 Goals, Asian, Asian Salad, Asian Tuna Salad

Servings

Ingredients

• 2 3oz Cans White Albacore Tuna in Water Tuna's heart healthy benefits are Omega-3 fatty acids in combination with potassium bring an anti-inflammatory effect to the cardiovascular system, which in turn benefits us by lowering blood pressure, risk of stroke and heart attacks.
• 1 Cloves Chopped Garlic Garlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection and also lowering LDL levels, triglycerides and lowering blood pressure.
• 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Grated Ginger This is supported by a study in hypothyroid rats, where ginger extract lowered LDL cholesterol to a similar extent as the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin . Both studies also showed reductions in total cholesterol and blood triglycerides.
• 1 Large Slice Red Onion, then chop small Onion are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease.
• 1/2 Teaspoon Black Sesame Seeds
• 1/2 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds
• 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil Sesame Oil is rich in mono- and polyunsaturated acids (PUFAs) -- the good kind of fat that cuts cholesterol.
• 1 Teaspoon Chili Garlic Paste
• 3-4 Chopped Dried Apricots Dried fruit is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals.
• 2-3 Tablespoons Avocado Mayonnaise Hellmann's Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Dressing combines a blend of oils (avocado, canola, and soy). It is high in Omega-3's which are good for your heart.
• 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped
• 1/4 Cup Matchstick Carrots Carrots contain vitamin A, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Evidence suggests that eating more antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, can help reduce the risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease.
• Handful Raw Almonds The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels
• 1 Package Organic Spinach and Butter leaf Lettuce Spinach is a really great heart-healthy food. Spinach has just about everything your heart needs, including plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, and fiber. Folate is important for building and maintaining healthy cells, especially healthy red blood cells needed for heart health.

Course Light Lunch or Dinner, Lunch Keyword 2019 Goals, Asian, Asian Salad, Asian Tuna Salad Servings Ingredients 2 3oz Cans White Albacore Tuna in Water Tuna's heart healthy benefits are Omega-3 fatty acids in combination with potassium bring an anti-inflammatory effect to the cardiovascular system, which in turn benefits us by lowering blood pressure, risk of stroke and heart attacks. 1 Cloves Chopped Garlic Garlic offers a variety of benefits, from cardiovascular protection and also lowering LDL levels, triglycerides and lowering blood pressure. 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Grated Ginger This is supported by a study in hypothyroid rats, where ginger extract lowered LDL cholesterol to a similar extent as the cholesterol-lowering drug atorvastatin . Both studies also showed reductions in total cholesterol and blood triglycerides. 1 Large Slice Red Onion, then chop small Onion are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Some benefits may include reducing the risk of heart disease. 1/2 Teaspoon Black Sesame Seeds 1/2 Teaspoon Sesame Seeds 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil Sesame Oil is rich in mono- and polyunsaturated acids (PUFAs) -- the good kind of fat that cuts cholesterol. 1 Teaspoon Chili Garlic Paste 3-4 Chopped Dried Apricots Dried fruit is rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. 2-3 Tablespoons Avocado Mayonnaise Hellmann's Avocado Oil Mayonnaise Dressing combines a blend of oils (avocado, canola, and soy). It is high in Omega-3's which are good for your heart. 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped 1/4 Cup Matchstick Carrots Carrots contain vitamin A, antioxidants, and other nutrients. Evidence suggests that eating more antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, such as carrots, can help reduce the risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Handful Raw Almonds The health benefits of almonds include lower blood sugar levels, reduced blood pressure and lower cholesterol levels 1 Package Organic Spinach and Butter leaf Lettuce Spinach is a really great heart-healthy food. Spinach has just about everything your heart needs, including plenty of omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, B vitamins, and fiber. Folate is important for building and maintaining healthy cells, especially healthy red blood cells needed for heart health.

Instructions

1. First wash and chop all veggies into small pieces and set aside. Next, in a bowl, add the tuna, veggies, sesame oil, avocado mayo, chili garlic paste, sesame seeds, and apricots and mix with a fork.
2. Put all over a bed of lettuce and stir. Add low fat ranch or you can just add some rice vinegar and blend.....This salad is my absolute favorite...Enjoy!!!

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