Safe Canned Tuna & A Fun Recipe For Tuna Pickle Pretzels!

Canned tuna is not created equal. When you look at most of the popular brands found in the mass market, they actually contain vegetable broth (often gmo-soy broth)! Not to mention, the health of the fish and methods of catch are usually questionable. This month we’re featuring one of our favorite brands called Safe Catch. Here are some facts as to why we love this brand!

First, they catch the tuna.

Safe Catch tuna is traceable from catch to can and they only buy from captains whose fish come from managed and sustainable tuna stocks. 

Then, they test each tuna.

Using proprietary technology, Safe Catch is able to test every single fish for its mercury content. If it doesn’t meet the purity standards they don’t buy it.  It still may be a good tuna, but it’s not a Safe Catch tuna.

  • The limit for Safe Catch Elite Wild Tuna is ten times (10x) stricter than the FDA mercury action limit.

  • The limit for Safe Catch Wild Albacore Tuna is two and a half times (2.5x) stricter than the FDA mercury action limit.

A cut above.

Other canned tunas lose flavor and Omega 3s due to machine processing. Safe Catch is hand packed, pure, raw tuna steaks to retain maximum nutrients and then slow cooked to perfection!

Why do Safe Catch Tuna and Salmon say: Do Not Drain?

There is no added oil, water, fillers, preservatives, or GMO-Soy broth to the tuna or salmon products labeled “Do Not Drain”. When you open the can or pouch you will find a solid steak with naturally occurring fish oils and juices that are a natural source of healthy Omega-3s. It tastes better and is better for you! To get the benefit of these nutrients, just open the can or pouch of Safe Catch and pour everything into a bowl. Break up the meat with a fork, mix it up and let it reabsorb its natural oils. You can even break up the tuna or salmon in the pouch and eat it! 

Tuna Pickle Pretzel Sandwiches

Need a fun + super easy + super delicious snack you and your kids will love? These Tuna Pickle Pretzel Sandwiches are just the thing! Crunchy pretzels, crisp pickles, and a flavorful dilly tuna salad make these cute little snacker stackers – kid approved snacking!

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 5oz can Safe Catch Tuna (DO NOT DRAIN)

  • 1 bag of your favorite pretzels *we used Good Health Gluten-Free, which are a larger size pretzel

  • Woodstock Organic Dill Pickle Chips

  • 2 tbsp Mayo

  • 1/2 tsp Mustard

  • 1 tbsp Sweet Onion, minced

  • 1 tsp Dried Dill

  • Himalayan Salt and Ground Pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

Lay out as many pretzels as you would like to make for your sandwiches – keep in mind that you will need two pretzels per sandwich. *Parent Note: this is a great and simple “helper task” for your little one while you prepare the tuna salad.

Next, add the tuna, mayo, mustard, and seasonings to a bowl and combine.

Use a 1 tbsp measuring spoon to scoop a heaping pile of tuna onto each pretzel.

Lay 1 or 2 pickle chips on top of your tuna.

Finish by placing another pretzel on top of your sandwich – and that’s it! Enjoy!

Peggy Van Cleef