This is not the tuna I grew up with. I love this healthy version of the traditional tuna sandwich. As a recently diagnosed diabetic, I have to watch my carb intake. The Ezekiel sprouted grain bread (there are a few varieties) it keeps the carbs to a minimum. You can find the Ezekiel bread in the freezer section of grocery store (usually in the health isle).
Ingredients
16 ounces - Albacore Tuna packed in water
2 – Habanero peppers (diced tiny) optional but I like a little heat.
4 – mini sweet peppers - red, orange or yellow (diced small)
2 - stalks celery (diced small)
¼ - Bermuda onion (diced small)
carrots (diced small)
Mayonnaise
2 – slices Ezekiel Sprouted Grain bread, Sesame Bread (toasted)
Directions
Prepare ingredients, chopping all into uniform size (small to tiny depending on your skill level). I like to add ingredients to a large mixing bowl as I move from cutting board. Drain the tuna removing excess water. Add tuna to ingredients and mix well with a fork. Add in mayonnaise to desired level (I tend to go light on the mayonnaise). Mix well with a fork.
You will find that the habanero peppers are not at the front of your pallet, rather they give a little depth to the tuna. The mayonnaise also counteracts the heat, I think the habanero peppers add great flavor but are optional.
I find tuna tastes better the next day after sitting covered in the refrigerator, the ingredients come to life.
Nutritional Tip
Tuna salad is a great way to get in vegetables. Dicing ingredients into smaller sizes, you can get in vegetables you may not like on their own. For me, carrots are not my favorite but this is a way to include them. You could also include baby spinach.
Additional Information
For more information on Ezekiel Sprouted Grain bread, check out the link below
Curious on where a habanero pepper ranks in heat? Check out the link below showing where the habanero lines up on the Scoville Scale, the scale used to rate the heat of peppers.
