Chopped almonds in chicken or tuna salad

Cheri · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 93

Uncle Enrico wrote in message ...
>Has anyone tried adding chopped almonds to their chicken or tuna
salad?
>
>Besides the crunch, nutty taste, there's also this potential healthy
>feature to almonds for healthy folks, but maybe diabetics too.
>
>http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/136/12/2987

Yes, I often add a few almonds or other nuts. Very tasty IMO.

Cheri

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Cheri · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 93

That sounds really good.

Cheri

Andy wrote in message ...

>
>Since you brought up tuna salad, I offer up my "green death" tuna
salad
>sandwich recipe...
>
>"Green Death" tuna salad
>
>Ingredients:
>
>1 12 oz. can (340g) Solid white tuna (albacore), low sodium kind if
needed.
>1 medium avocado
>3 tablespoon mayo (or to desired "glopiness")
>1 tablespoon minced celery
>1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper, seeded, find diced (optional).
>1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked white pepper
>1 slice bread (optionally lettuce wrap)
>1 Slice of favorite cheese (optional)
>
>
>Directions:
>
>1. Open and drain water from can of tuna. Chop fine.
>
>2. Peel and seed an avocado and place flesh into mixing bowl. Mash
with a
>fork.
>
>3. Add tuna, celery, pepper and optional jalapeno to bowl and mix.
>
>4. Add mayo (fat free Miracle whip or something), mixing well to
achieve
>desired glopiness.
>
>5. Optionally add in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard for some tang.
>
>6. Let sit in the fridge for 1 hour to meld flavors.
>
>7. Toast a slice of bread, cover with a cheese slice (optional) and
spoon
>on 2 ounces of "green death" and spread evenly, openfaced OR wrap in
>lettuce or tortillas.
>
>8. Enjoy.
>
>Andy

Janet Wilder · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 230

Uncle Enrico wrote:
> Has anyone tried adding chopped almonds to their chicken or tuna salad?
>
> Besides the crunch, nutty taste, there's also this potential healthy
> feature to almonds for healthy folks, but maybe diabetics too.
>
> http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/136/12/2987

I used to add pecans to our chicken salad at times. I can't eat nuts any
longer with my half-tongue. Miss them.

--
Janet Wilder
Bad spelling. Bad punctuation
Good Friends. Good Life

Andy · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 174

Uncle Enrico said...

> Has anyone tried adding chopped almonds to their chicken or tuna salad?
>
> Besides the crunch, nutty taste, there's also this potential healthy
> feature to almonds for healthy folks, but maybe diabetics too.
>
> http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/136/12/2987

Since you brought up tuna salad, I offer up my "green death" tuna salad
sandwich recipe...

"Green Death" tuna salad

Ingredients:

1 12 oz. can (340g) Solid white tuna (albacore), low sodium kind if needed.
1 medium avocado
3 tablespoon mayo (or to desired "glopiness")
1 tablespoon minced celery
1 teaspoon minced jalapeno pepper, seeded, find diced (optional).
1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked white pepper
1 slice bread (optionally lettuce wrap)
1 Slice of favorite cheese (optional)

Directions:

1. Open and drain water from can of tuna. Chop fine.

2. Peel and seed an avocado and place flesh into mixing bowl. Mash with a
fork.

3. Add tuna, celery, pepper and optional jalapeno to bowl and mix.

4. Add mayo (fat free Miracle whip or something), mixing well to achieve
desired glopiness.

5. Optionally add in a teaspoon of Dijon mustard for some tang.

6. Let sit in the fridge for 1 hour to meld flavors.

7. Toast a slice of bread, cover with a cheese slice (optional) and spoon
on 2 ounces of "green death" and spread evenly, openfaced OR wrap in
lettuce or tortillas.

8. Enjoy.

Andy

Cheri · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 93

jacquie wrote in message ...
>I haven't had almonds in my Tuna salad but walnuts are great in
it...love
>the added nutty flavor.
>I did have a chicken salad in a local luncheon restaurant and they
had
>almonds in it...very tasty:)

I like sunflower seeds in tuna too.

Cheri

jacquie · Joined: 15 Feb 2008 Posts: 6

I haven't had almonds in my Tuna salad but walnuts are great in it...love
the added nutty flavor.
I did have a chicken salad in a local luncheon restaurant and they had
almonds in it...very tasty:)
Jacquie
"Uncle Enrico" wrote in message $0o7.2473@newssvr13.news.prodigy.net...
Has anyone tried adding chopped almonds to their chicken or tuna salad?

Besides the crunch, nutty taste, there's also this potential healthy
feature to almonds for healthy folks, but maybe diabetics too.

http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/136/12/2987

Andy · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 174

Cheri said...

> That sounds really good.
>
> Cheri

Cheri,

Thanks,

It is. I take care posting recipes since folks may have other various health
issues. The nutrition "label" info is a PITA, so I rarely post them.

Best,

Andy

Uncle Enrico · Joined: 30 Jan 2008 Posts: 8

Has anyone tried adding chopped almonds to their chicken or tuna salad?

Besides the crunch, nutty taste, there's also this potential healthy
feature to almonds for healthy folks, but maybe diabetics too.

http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/136/12/2987

Priscilla Ballou · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 34

In article ,
Uncle Enrico wrote:

> Has anyone tried adding chopped almonds to their chicken or tuna salad?

I like to put walnuts into turkey salad.

Priscilla

Evelyn Ruut · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 54

"Uncle Enrico" wrote in message $0o7.2473@newssvr13.news.prodigy.net...
> Has anyone tried adding chopped almonds to their chicken or tuna salad?
>
> Besides the crunch, nutty taste, there's also this potential healthy
> feature to almonds for healthy folks, but maybe diabetics too.
>
> http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/136/12/2987

Sounds like a great idea! I buy the toasted slivered almonds in the foil
bag for lettuce salads, but I bet a handful in tuna salad would be delicious
too.

--
Best Regards,

Evelyn

Evelyn Ruut · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 54

"Andy" wrote in message @216.196.97.136...
> Cheri said...
>
>> That sounds really good.
>>
>> Cheri
>
>
> Cheri,
>
> Thanks,
>
> It is. I take care posting recipes since folks may have other various
> health
> issues. The nutrition "label" info is a PITA, so I rarely post them.
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

Andy I have been buying my tuna in those foil bags. Much more convenient
than the can and no water to have to drain off. I think it tastes better
too.

--
Best Regards,

Evelyn

Andy · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 174

Evelyn Ruut said...

> Andy I have been buying my tuna in those foil bags. Much more convenient
> than the can and no water to have to drain off. I think it tastes better
> too.
>
> --
> Best Regards,
>
> Evelyn

Evelyn,

What is the style of tuna in the bag and what is the sodium content? I'm high
blood-pressured as well as diabetic.

Andy

Julie Bove · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 494

"Uncle Enrico" wrote in message $0o7.2473@newssvr13.news.prodigy.net...
> Has anyone tried adding chopped almonds to their chicken or tuna salad?
>
> Besides the crunch, nutty taste, there's also this potential healthy
> feature to almonds for healthy folks, but maybe diabetics too.
>
> http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/136/12/2987

I like walnuts in chicken salad. Don't think I'd like it in tuna. Am
allergic to almonds.

Julie Bove · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 494

"Evelyn Ruut" wrote in message $0$8648$4c368faf@roadrunner.com...
>
> "Andy" wrote in message @216.196.97.136...
>> Cheri said...
>>
>>> That sounds really good.
>>>
>>> Cheri
>>
>>
>> Cheri,
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> It is. I take care posting recipes since folks may have other various
>> health
>> issues. The nutrition "label" info is a PITA, so I rarely post them.
>>
>> Best,
>>
>> Andy
>
>
> Andy I have been buying my tuna in those foil bags. Much more convenient
> than the can and no water to have to drain off. I think it tastes better
> too.

I prefer that kind too.

Evelyn Ruut · Joined: 26 Jul 2007 Posts: 54

"Andy" wrote in message @216.196.97.136...
> Evelyn Ruut said...
>
>> Andy I have been buying my tuna in those foil bags. Much more
>> convenient
>> than the can and no water to have to drain off. I think it tastes
>> better
>> too.
>>
>> --
>> Best Regards,
>>
>> Evelyn
>
>
> Evelyn,
>
> What is the style of tuna in the bag and what is the sodium content? I'm
> high
> blood-pressured as well as diabetic.
>
> Andy

Andy,

OK I just went and got a bag from the kitchen. This is bumblebee albacore
in the 7 ounce package. It's all fish, no liquid to drain. The sodium
is 250 mg. per serving. They also have a website you could go to and see if
there is a low sodium version.

I also found seasoned cooked filets in those foil bags last time I went
shopping.

www.bumblebee.com

--
Best Regards,

Evelyn