Best Healthy Meal Choices To Try This Summer

We Filipinos love to eat especially in the summer when parties and feasts are the norm. But we also need to keep healthy and fit whenever possible. Take a look at some of the best healthy meal choices you can make this summer and see what fits you and your kind of lifestyle.

San Marino Corned Tuna and Apple Salad

It’s easy to see that a salad is generally a healthier option than your traditional Filipino foods which are often fried in greasy oil. Salads are a great option but most people avoid them since they’re not used to eating just greens. One way to spice it up is by adding San Marino Corned Tuna and some refreshing slices of apple that will just hit the right spot in your tummy.

Here’s what you need:

• 1 can San Marino Corned Tuna 180g
• 3 cups romaine lettuce
• ½ cup celery, diced
• ¼ cup walnuts, toasted (optional)
• 1 cup green apple, diced
• 1 cup red apple, diced
• ½ cup aioli dressing

Procedure:

Step 1
In a bowl, combine celery, walnuts, apples, and aioli dressing. Mix well.

Step 2
Arrange the lettuce on a salad plate.

Step 3
Pour the mixture from Step 1 on top of the lettuce.

Step 4
Top it with San Marino Corned Tuna. Serve.

Easy to prepare so that anyone in the family can make it. No need to cook, no cooking oil was used and all your ingredients are fresh and tasty.

San Marino Corned Tuna Macaroni Salad

Another kind of salad you might want to consider that is healthy and will fill you up this summer is the San Marino Corned Tuna Macaroni Salad. This dish is best served cold as well so it’s not just filling but very refreshing too and is made to cool you down.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 can San Marino Corned Tuna 180g, drained
• 2 cups mayonnaise
• ¼ cup boiled carrots, diced
• ¼ cup boiled celery, diced
• ¼ cup onions, minced
• ½ cup all-purpose cream
• ¼ cup condensed milk
• 6 cups macaroni pasta, cooked
• 1 cup Danes Classic Cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Procedure:

Step 1
In a bowl, combine mayonnaise, carrots, celery, onions, all-purpose cream, and milk. Then add the San Marino Corned Tuna. Make sure to mix well.

Step 2
Chill the mix for at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 3
Cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions. Once cooked, add it to the mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Step 4
Transfer to a salad bowl. Top with grated cheese.

This dish is great as a snack to beat the heat or as a full meal that’s guaranteed to leave you wanting more. What’s great is that it’s actually a healthier option than most of the meals you eat and probably less fattening too.

Chili Tuna Melt

If you’re looking for something heavier, then a recipe with bread may be just what you need. The Chili Tuna Melt recipe is perfect for someone who is on the go who needs a quick meal or someone who just wants to bring a snack with them that they can eat anywhere. All you need is a few ingredients and a toaster oven.

Here’s what you need:

• 2 cans (180g) San Marino Chili Corned Tuna
• ½ medium onion, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Butter
• Bread, sliced
• Ripe tomatoes, sliced
• ½ cup mozzarella cheese, grated
• Parsley, chopped

Procedure:

Step 1
In a bowl, mix the San Marino Chili Corned Tuna, onions, garlic, and mayonnaise. Season mixture with salt and pepper to taste then set aside.

Step 2
Spread some butter on sliced bread. Afterward, top the bread with the San Marino Chili Corned Tuna mixture.

Step 3
Place some sliced tomatoes on top. Add the grated mozzarella cheese (if you don’t have mozzarella cheese, any kind of cheese will also do). Place in a toaster oven until cheese is melted.

Step 4
Top the toast with chopped parsley and then serve.

The Chili Tuna Melt is a great dish that anyone can prepare and is great for people on the go or looking to have a quick snack. As no actual cooking or oil is used, it’s a much healthier option than what you might be accustomed to.

San Marino Corned Tuna and San Marino Chili Corned Tuna are available at your leading groceries and supermarkets nationwide. You may also buy them online via CDO Home Delivery, Shopee, or Lazada.