Happy, heart-healthy New Year!

Happy New Year,

Like many people we’ve started the year promising to eat better, exercise more and and look after our hearts. An easy (delicious) way to do this is to eat more fish.

The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (particularly fish high in omega-3 fatty acids, like troll-caught albacore) at least two times per week.

To get you started we’ve included an easy, healthy recipe to try.

For more information on heart-healthy eating and the benefits of omega-3s visit the American Heart Association website

Mediterranean Tuna Antipasto Salad for Two

From EatingWell, July/ August 2010

Serves 2

INGREDIENTS

1/2 15-19 ounce can beans, such as chickpeas, black-eyed peas or kidney beans, rinsed, or 1 7-ounce can

1 5-6 ounce can water-packed troll-caught albacore, drained and flaked

1/2 large red bell pepper, finely diced

1/4 cup finely chopped red onion

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided

2 teaspoons capers, rinsed

3/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary

4 tablespoons lemon juice, divided

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided

Freshly ground pepper, to taste

1/8 teaspoon salt

4 cups mixed salad greens

PREPARATION

Combine beans, tuna, bell pepper, onion, parsley, capers, rosemary, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl. Season with pepper. Combine the remaining 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon oil and salt in a large bowl. Add salad greens; toss to coat. Divide the greens between 2 plates. Top each with the tuna salad.