Description
A fresh and healthy Apple Tuna Salad featuring crisp apple pieces combined with tender tuna, crunchy celery, and a creamy Dijon-mustard dressing. Perfect for a quick no-cook lunch or light dinner, this salad is both flavorful and nutritious.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 1 medium apple, cored and diced
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
Dressing
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter option)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced apple, chopped celery, and finely diced red onion. Stir gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Coat: Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.
- Adjust Seasoning and Chill: Taste the salad and adjust the salt and pepper if needed. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Serve the Apple Tuna Salad on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich filling, or accompanied by crackers for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Choose crisp apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji for added crunch and natural sweetness.
- Add chopped walnuts or sliced grapes for extra texture and flavor variation.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
