Sweet Nutty Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Sweet Nutty Tuna Salad—a delightful twist on the classic tuna salad recipe! This refreshingly creamy dish combines tender chunks of tuna with the crisp crunch of finely diced celery and sweet red apple, perfectly complemented by chopped pecans and tangy dried cranberries. A luscious dressing made with mayonnaise, honey, and Dijon mustard ties it all together with just the right balance of sweetness and tang. Finished with a touch of lemon juice, salt, and black pepper for added zest, this versatile salad is ready in just 15 minutes. Enjoy it chilled as a flavorful sandwich filler, a topping for crackers, or a vibrant addition to lettuce wraps. Perfect for a quick, nutritious meal your taste buds will love!
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 1.5 tablespoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 stalks Celery (finely diced)
- 1 medium Red apple (diced, skin on)
- 0.25 cup Pecans (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir until smooth.
Step 2
Add the drained tuna to the bowl and flake it apart using a fork.
Step 3
Mix in the diced celery, diced red apple, pecans, and dried cranberries.
Step 4
Season the salad with salt and black pepper. Stir until all ingredients are evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 6
Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, although it can be served immediately if desired.
Step 7
Serve chilled on bread, crackers, lettuce wraps, or as a side dish, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (494.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1031.5 |
| Total Fat 66.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 80.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1089.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 97.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 70.5g | |
| Protein 18.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 45.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 76.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 732.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories