For those of you who adore a delicious Nicoise salad with that stunning steak of tuna, I've got a more budget-friendly version for you - sardine salad!
All you need is a worthy substitute to tuna, like sardines! So, try this equally tasty sardine salad and indulge in its salty and tangy flavours today.
Making the entire sardine salad from scratch will only take you 25 minutes or less! You can serve this sardine salad in many ways - as a starter, as a side dish or double up in portion size to serve it as a main course.
Or, my favourite, why don't you make a healthy sardine salad and have a quick lunch? You can toss the sardines into any type of salad, and jazz it up with your favourite salad ingredients.
Portuguese Mediterranean sardine salad recipe
For those of you who are still sceptical about trying this vibrant sardine salad, let me address the elephant in the room. I know that sardines aren't for everyone, but please keep an open mind.
Sardines are one of those underestimated, humble ingredients that, when prepared and combined correctly, results in incredible meals! The secret to making this sardine salad tolerable for the picky eaters is to use skinless and boneless sardines.
You won't even know that you are eating sardines and soon you'll be coming for seconds! Also, what you'll discover with this salad is that it's a really creative way to reduce food waste in your kitchen.
eating sustainably
For those of you who know me, you'll already know that I generally cook in batches. With having kids and a hectic work schedule, there is no other way to manage in the kitchen than to cook in batches.
So, if anyone knows just how important it is to preserve food and store it for later, it's me. Hence, what I truly love about making this sardine salad is that it uses up any leftover ingredients you might have.
In this day and age, considering the huge environmental problems we are facing, we need to start being more conscious about sustainability. Especially since most of the household waste comes directly from the kitchen!
So, I highly encourage everyone to take part in the FoodSaver Zero-Waste challenge by picking recipes of your choice for a week that save as much food as possible.
You can start with this sustainable sardine salad. The idea behind this challenge is, that absolutely no food goes to waste during the whole week!
So, I've designed the following menu for the challenge:
- Breakfast: A bit of cereal
- Lunch: Sardine salad by using the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System with Roll Storage to suck the air out of the container. This keeps the salad super-fresh and crisp.
- Dinner: Marinated chicken drumsticks using a plastic roll combined with vegetables such as cucumber, carrots and Brussels sprouts (stored in the FoodSaver Storage Bags)
And voila! I've managed to prepare food for the working week ahead with zero-wastage! Yay! Keep reading to find out more about these incredible products that made this challenge a success for me!
sardine salad and the FoodSaver Zer0-Waste Challenge
Although it might seem quite the challenge at first, it is completely doable! In order for you to preserve your food and keep it fresh, there is no better way that to use this FoodSaver Compact Vacuum Sealing System with Roll Storage.
It definitely kept my sardine salad fresh longer and, believe it or not, it was still crisp!
This perfectly designed food preservation system really works and is suitable for all types of kitchens! Not only will you start saving waste, but you will also start saving money on not having to buy new ingredients over and over again!
This sealer will keep your food fresh for up to five times longer and it is perfectly suitable for long-term and short-term storage. The sealing system has different types of food settings (for moist and dry food) and also boasts a marinating mode and a seal-only mode.
For example, you can even marinate these prawns in soy or marinate meat with the clever system.
I have to admit, the automatic vacuum is impressive and the mounted cutter makes the bagging process super-easy. In addition to that, I can already hear the hallelujah chorus when I tell you that this machine is dishwasher safe!
Similarly, you can also try this FoodSaver Black Vacuum Sealing Machine for a beautiful and compact design. By the way, for optimum storage, you should definitely check these FoodSaver Zipper Bags and FoodSaver Storage Containers out.
They come in a vast range of sizes, so you can optimise your storage even further! Check out FoodSaver's homepage for more information and more products. Start preserving your food today and aim for a zero-waste kitchen!
boneless sardine salad
I highly recommend using boneless sardines for those who don't like the texture of even the tiniest fish bones. You can easily purchase these in any supermarket. In addition, you can order them online.
With these, you can replicate this creative and sustainable sardine salad – which will turn even the biggest sardine sceptics into sardine lovers!
top 5 sardine salad dressings
Check out these top five sardine salad dressings that you might like. Pick the one that fits your palate, although a simple balsamic vinaigrette will also do the trick.
- My olive oil, mustard and balsamic dressing included in this recipe
- honey mustard salad dressing for a bit of sweetness to counter the salty taste of sardines
- ranch dressing - only works with a few drops for some creaminess and, of course, when it's made from scratch like this one
- watercress salad dressing is one of the best dressings for any seafood salad
- avocado oil mayo also works in a sardine salad. Especially if you use the salad later as filling for an amazing sardine salad sandwich!
If you love all things fish, check out this salmon terrine.
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Sardine Salad
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
Description
If you fancy a good seafood salad, then this tasty sardine salad is definitely for you. You'll need a can of boneless sardines and salad of your choice.
Ingredients
- 500g (1lb) new potatoes, scrubbed and halved
- 120g (4oz) rocket/arugula, washed
- 1 red onion, peeled and finely sliced
- 1 cucumber, washed and sliced
- 1 orange pepper, washed and sliced
- 18 cherry tomatoes, washed
- 30 black olives
- 3 cans sardines, about 270g (9oz) in drained weight
- 90ml (6 tbsp) olive oil
- 30ml (2 tbsp) balsamic vinegar
- 15ml (1 tbsp) wholegrain mustard
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork tender. Drain and set aside to cool down.
- Mix all the salad ingredients, including the sardines, in a large bowl.
- Stir the oil, vinegar and mustard in a cup then drizzle the dressing over the salad and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Portuguese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 393
- Sugar: 12.9 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 23.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 33.5 g
- Fiber: 8.2 g
- Protein: 17.4 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
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Kim Neville
I always cook extra and freeze for another day to save time so this would be perfect for sealing and keeping fresh
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olivia Kirby
I would mainly use the preservation system for salad and fresh herbs and also things like cereals
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for fresh veg and salads.
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We have reduced our food waste dramatically already.With these,we can aim for zero food waste.
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I will use Foodsaver's products for store my meat, herbs, leftovers.
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USE IT TO COOK SOUS VIDE, and to store the very stinky cheese my husband likes.
Rena Plumridge
I would use it to store leftovers
pete c
would be used mainly for salads, fruit and cold meats
Solange
I would use it to store leftovers.
Ann Goody
Wow, what a fantastic machine. This should be in every home. I would use it to pack leftovers and freeze. Also to pack snacks to take out of the house.
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To store food in
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A S,Edinburgh
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I’d use to prep food so it would be ready for when I needed it.
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Tracey Belcher
Cooking extra portions and saving for my grandson
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Ruth Harwood
I have a few recipes I'd love to try!!
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Jane Willis
I would be able to save a lot of money by taking advantage of bigger packs and multi-buys, knowing I could make the products last longer and not go to waste
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frances hopkins
Would be great for leftovers
Joo Dee
ideal for leftovers for sure, no waste!
Charlotte
i like keeping left overs for work so id use them for that!
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Annabel Greaves
I would love the products for storing food
jo liddement
I would use these for sealing and storing the fruit and vegetables that i grow on my allotment and also to store any leftovers in the kitchen.
Carolyn E
I would use the food saver to freeze fish, as I usually get upset and annoyed by freezer burn when using bags or cling film.
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Susan B
I sometimes buy marked down produce that goes off quickly so would use it to save either the fresh or cooked items.
Keith Hunt
Make food packs for long road trips in my motorhome
Tracy Newton
I would mainly use it for keeping soft fruits, salads, herbs and cut lemons fresh
Ashley Murray
Great little device! I'd use for sealing and freezing meat portions aftwr bulk buying, and for leftovers!
Tracey S Anderson
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Chris Andrews
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to store and keep fresh food when l make too much
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Hannah Wood
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Jade Hewlett
I would use it to keep leftovers fresh and so hopefully less waste
Maxine G
Looks great for marinating foods, thinking it would come in really handy for marinating tofu!
Claire Woods
to store leftovers
Lynn Neal
My husband and I both take food from home to work and also i like to buy food in larger quantities and then store in individual portions for ease of use!
Amy Pest
This would be fantastic for saving meals that i can eat for work
Sarah Roberts
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sue leake
I never throw anything away if I think I can use it later in further receipes. I always freeze so these products would come in very useful for me.
Patricia Bowley
I would use this fabulous gadget for freezing the excess of runner beans which I grow each year. I hate waste and this would resolve this.
Mark Mccaffery
I'd pre make meals for later use.
Margaret Mccaffery
I would use them to store leftovers.
Sarah Mccaffery
These would be great for bulk cooking.
Arabella Bazley
I portion everything as soon as we get home from the supermarket but having a vacuum sealer would make a big difference in freshness and the space required to freeze portions. And I always have hard cheeses (parmesan. gruyere) which I use like seasonings but they can sit in the fridge for months and this would help keep them at their best. But I think the marinating function is amazing and would mean you could prepare all sorts of BBQ foods and transport them ready to cook wherever you set up without the need for carrying bowls and tubs.
michelle
Thanks for sharing Arabella!
Tracy Hughes
I would use the saver to free up space in the freezer so that I can prep and freeze more meals. I could get rid of all the plastic tubs!
Elizabeth Smith
I'm on a very limited budget and can't afford to waste food so such a range of ways to store food is a real boon
Lesley Bambridge
I would seal and keep fresh all my leftovers. I like to use them up in recipes but don't always want to do that straight away. This is an absolute boon!
Victoria Prince
I would use them for better sealing all the batch cooking I do, and the left overs! I always have things like chicken and pasta in the freezer and this would make storing them so much more satisfactory. I definitely need to seriously look into their products!
Francesca H
Batch cooking, and being able to snap up yellow sticker bargains without having to worry about waste.
Kristyn Harris
I would use this for storage vegetables and fruit when I don't use them all up in one go.
Caron Twyman
I will put these to good use by storing my batch cooking and fruit and veg that's on the turn. Will save me a fortune!
Cindy Gillespie
i would use this fabulous product for my bulk cooking that I do at the weekend and would also use for any leftover food from meals, salads etc. There are a lot of really good bargains in the supermarkets just now on turkeys following the festive period and I could buy more of these, cook them and then freeze them for all the family, stocking their freezers and fridges up tpp. This is a wonderful gadget which could save me, my family and the planet from producing lots of waste.
michelle
Thanks for sharing Cindy!
Sally Metcalfe
As someone who has a very sensitive gut I never eat anything past the end date, and sometimes I am nearly sure it is fine but don't risk it when the packaging says 'use within 2 days of opening' so the food sealer would be well used in this house!
James Travis
To store leftovers for a later date
Kim Murray
Perfect for taking to work with leftovers from dinner
Anthea Holloway
I grow much of my own fruit and vegetables and they would be so useful for storing these.
Sheila Reeves (CakeReev)
T o make up lunches that would be extra fresh, and also ise for leftovers to go in the freezer, takes up a lot less space
hannah igoe
This would be so handy when freezing food or when buying fresh produce that needs to be sealed and stored in the fridge or freezer
greig spencer
Make food packs for long road trips in my caravan
Alison MacDonald
Goodness there are so many ways to use it but one really important one for me would be to keep leftovers fresh to stop so much wastage. I also like to buy in bulk and make meals up for hubby and I and freeze them as that cuts down on plastic and wastage. xx
LorraineK
Great for when you cook too much and want to save the leftovers
Donna Caldwell
I find I always buy too much vegetables this would be perfect to stop wastage in our home
Clare
I always cook double and freeze dinners so this would be perfect
Sheri Darby
I would use them to freeze bulk cooking
Teresa Sheldon
I buy meat in those large packs, because it works out cheaper and this wouldn’t be ideal for repacking and freezing my meats and for leftover great to be able not to waste anything I really hate waste of any kind
Irene Murdoch
I would use them to seal open packets and for batch cooking
Hazel Rea
I batch cook to save time and energy so I would use it for that and also to keep glutenfree items in top condition. They can go stale very quickly.
Adrian Bold
I would use them to keep leftover food fresh. Thanks for the competition.
Anita
I would use the products so I can cook homemade meals for our toddler in batches and store them, enabling me to offer nutrition and variety without waste.
Tracy Gladman
I would use it to store bulk buy meat in portions so that they are easier to manage.
Rachael Sexey
I would use these to keep leftovers fresher for longer 💋
josie bicknell
to store left overs and to take my lunch to work
Daphne Monk
Because I live on my own there are always left overs, I either eat the same meal twice, or freeze, I like the soup bags available from one of the cheap shops
Sandra Fortune
Great for storing food in the freezer
Jo
I try and cook a bit extra a put it away in the fridge or freezer depending on when I plan on eating it. I absolutely hate wasting food.
Averil Lea
I would use these to store leftovers in the freezer
Kathryn Casbolt
I currently throw away so much leftover food. This machine would enable me to store leftovers in a way that vastly extends their shelf life. Massive bonus and massive money saver!
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michelle
Hi Kathryn, welcome 🙂
Romana Richards
I do a lot of advance prepartion, like you, for weekly meals and also prepare veg we have grown for the freezer. I would find everything in the fod saver range useful.
Angela Paull
Perfect for leftovers. We’d waste much less food!
Steph Gray
Id use them for batch cooking And freezing. Hate waste!
Chris Hobbs
I am adopting a plant based diet and enjoying the challenge very much but it does take a bit of organising and preparation in advance. I love to use canned chickpeas butterbeans kydney beans and blending them with herbs and spices, along with plenty of cooked fresh veg and salads,. As it is me on my own I am finding one can does three meals so I would use these storage containers to save time money and keep my foods as fresh as possible.
michelle
Good luck on your plant-based journey! I have some delicious vegan recipes you might also enjoy 🙂
sharon martin
i'd use them to batch cook and for freezing leftovers
Kelly West
I've started dehydrating fruit and veg so I'd use them to help me store air free.
Vanessa Cox
I will cook a large meal and freeze multiple portions. My husband works from home so that's ideal for him.
Teresa B
Sealing Fruit, veg and meat.. Possibly flowers to see if it works!
Amy Jo McLellan
To help me reduce food waste and save food for work lunches 🙂
D Harris
I'd use it to keep leftover food fresh
Fiona Timms
living alone, it would be so useful to keep the food I can't eat quick enough
Tammy Neal
I always cook extra and freeze for another day
Marie Rungapadiachy
I usually have leftovers from meals which I cook, and I would use them to store the leftovers in the freezer.
Nancy Bradford
This would be so helpful for our leftovers situation.
Gillian McClelland
I would use this when I batch cook lasagne, chilli con carne, bolognaise and for when I freeze chicken this would be a lifesaver