tuna salad

clipped from www.cnn.com Salad building blocks Greens What they add: Most leafy greens contribute folate, the B vitamin critical to red blood cell health and the reduction of neural tube birth defects like spina bifida. Also, they provide generous amounts of vitamin A and the antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin, which may help protect against macular degeneration. CookingLight: Test your nutrition know-how Good to know: Lutein is better absorbed when combined with a splash of oil, particularly olive oil, according to a 2007 preliminary study with animals from the Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. So a classic vinaigrette not only tastes great on your salad, but it may also help you absorb more nutrients. MyRecipes:Sautéed tuna and green onion stalks on romaine Romaine lettuce and unusual salad ingredient bok choi form the green base of this sauteed tuna dish.