Description
A refreshing and healthy Apple Tuna Salad that combines the savory flavor of tuna with the crisp sweetness of apples, enhanced by crunchy celery, red onion, and a creamy Dijon mustard mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a quick lunch or light dinner, this salad is easy to prepare with no cooking required and can be enjoyed on sandwich bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained
- 1 crisp apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), diced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Dressing Ingredients
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix together the drained tuna, diced apple, chopped celery, minced red onion, and nuts if using, to create the base of the salad.
- Prepare Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well blended.
- Mix Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently fold everything together to evenly coat all ingredients without mashing the apple or tuna.
- Adjust Seasoning and Chill: Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper if needed. For the best flavor, chill the salad in the refrigerator for 15 minutes before serving.
- Serve: Serve the apple tuna salad on sandwich bread, in lettuce wraps, or with your favorite crackers. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayonnaise.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it ideal for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
