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Apple Tuna Salad Recipe

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  • Author: Ivy
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 minutes
  • Total Time: 13 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Apple Tuna Salad is a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional tuna salad, combining the crispness of Granny Smith apples, creamy avocado, and toasted nuts for added texture. Quick to prepare and perfect for a light lunch or a healthy snack, this recipe serves eight and is balanced with zesty lemon juice and a hint of black pepper. The mayonnaise ties everything together for a creamy finish.

Ingredients

Tuna Salad Ingredients

  • 20 oz tuna in water (four 5-oz cans), well drained
  • 1 medium onion (1 1/3 cup finely diced)
  • 1 medium Granny Smith apple (seeded and diced)
  • 1 avocado (pitted, peeled and diced)
  • 3/4 cup real mayonnaise (or added to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice (or to taste)
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds or chopped walnuts (toasted)
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Toast Nuts: Toast the sliced almonds or chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently to prevent burning. Remove the nuts from heat and let them cool slightly before adding to the salad.
  2. Drain Tuna: Open the cans of tuna and press down firmly on the lid to squeeze out as much water as possible. Properly draining the tuna ensures that the salad is not watery.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, finely diced onion, diced Granny Smith apple, diced avocado, and toasted nuts. Add a pinch of black pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or to taste. Stir gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
  4. Add Mayonnaise: Mix in mayonnaise gradually, starting with 3/4 cup or adjusted to your preference, to create a creamy texture. Taste to adjust lemon juice, black pepper, or mayonnaise as needed.

Notes

  • Ensure the tuna is well drained to avoid a soggy salad.
  • For an extra crunch, use toasted nuts like sliced almonds or walnuts.
  • Adjust mayonnaise quantity to control creaminess and calorie content.
  • Lemon juice prevents avocado from browning and adds a fresh zest.
  • Keep the salad refrigerated until serving for best flavor and texture.

Find it online: https://ivysrecipes.com/apple-tuna-salad-recipe/