November 24
National Sardines Day is celebrated 24 November.
Small but mighty, these little fish are packed with omega-3 fatty acids and are a tasty addition to salads, pastas, and more.
Sardine Day is your opportunity to learn about these little fish and how you may already have been enjoying them without knowing.
Sardines originally got their name from the Mediterranean Island of Sardinia. A large number of nutrients found in this fish, combined with the efficacy with which they could be packaged and shipped, turned them into an important trade item in this Italian region for centuries.
Sardines are used in many dishes and are closely related to the anchovies that are served with Caesar Salad and as a base flavour in Worcestershire sauce.
Today, we can enjoy sardines on their own maybe, with crackers, or as an ingredient in various yummy dishes.
Like, today the celebratory plan would be to try today (or at least the next time you eat at an Italian restaurant) the Pasta con le Sarde (pasta with sardines). This recipe combines the rich flavour of sardines with ingredients like fennel, raisins, and pine nuts for a unique and balanced meal. Or Sardine Caprese Panini; or Sardine Caesar Salad with Croutons; or maybe even
, Jamie Oliver 5 Ingredients
Sardine Toasts Each a classic!
Maybe even eat your sardines at home: Simple preparations include serving them on crackers or toast, mashing them into a spread, or adding them to salads, sandwiches, and pasta. For a warm meal, pan-fry them with garlic and onions or fold them into scrambled eggs.
The bottom line is, however you choose to eat this delicious fish, everyone’s a winner.
And when you’ve had your fill, you can know that beyond the yumminess, this fish is so good for you. Sardines are a great source of protein, omega-3s, vitamin D, iron, and calcium.
Regularly eating the tiny fish can help improve your cholesterol levels, protect against heart disease, nourish your skin, and regulate your gut.
Did I mention that sardine-eating winners are healthier grinners?
"Fitting In Is For Sardines”
"Think Outside the Tin."
“You’re never too small to make a difference."
"Celebrate your uniqueness as fiercely as a sardine in the sea."
