Description
A quick and refreshing apple tuna salad that combines the flavors of tuna, crisp apples, and crunchy vegetables, perfect for a light meal or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1 medium apple, diced (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work great)
- ¼ cup celery, chopped
- ¼ cup red onion, chopped
- ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Dice the apple, celery, and red onion. Drain tuna well and flake with a fork.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Combine Everything: In a large mixing bowl, add tuna, chopped apple, celery, onion, and walnuts. Pour dressing over the top and mix gently until evenly coated.
- Chill and Serve: Chill in the refrigerator for 15–20 minutes before serving for the best flavor. Serve on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
- Serve on whole grain bread for a satisfying sandwich.
- Add to lettuce cups for a low-carb lunch.
- Enjoy with crackers or pita chips as a light snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 23g