How did Tuna mixed with Mayonnaise become a "salad." I have no idea. I do know that canned tuna was introduced to the U.S. in 1903 and that cook books from the 1930's and 1940's began showing recipes for tuna salad - a replacement for the the already popular chicken and turkey salad (which isn't so popular anymore).
The issue is, that when ordering tuna or chicken salad from a restaurant you are not really getting the light and healthy meal you thought. Here are some of the worst culprits!
350 calories, 24g fat
Chick Fil-A Chicken Salad Sandwich
500 calories, 20g fat
Arby's Fresh Market Pecan Chicken Salad Sandwich
750 calories, 34g fat
Panera Bread Napa Almond Chicken Salad Sandwich
680 calories, 26g fat
California Pizza Kitchen Garlic Cheese Focaccia, Cranberry Walnut Salad
947 calories, 50g fat
750 calories, 47g fat - 72% of your daily value of FAT (based on 2000 calorie diet)
Jimmy John's Slim 3 Tuna Salad
722 calories, 30.5g fat
Atlanta Bread Company Tuna Salad on French Bread
630 calories, 33g fat - 51% of your daily value of FAT (based on 2000 calorie diet)
So, as you can see, it is not only the calories that are a concern, but the amount of fat in these dishes. The average American eats approximately 36% of their diet from fat. That number should be down in between 20 and 30%.
Mayo based dishes are not going to help you accomplish that goal!
Here is a database where you can find healthy chicken salad recipes that fit your taste buds!
And, here is a tuna salad makeover that will keep the waistline in check!
Enjoy!
Dang it. I really love Panera's tuna. This may be one DV post I conveniently forget... or at least try to forget.
ReplyDeleteI like tuna sandwich, it is very yummy. Sandwich Tuna
ReplyDeleteTheir Tuna Salad sandwich is only 510 calories. I've lost 35 pounds eating it almost twice a week.
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