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Unique Tuna Salad Recipe
The BEST easy recipe for classic southern tuna salad that's creamy, chunky and sweet - and perfect to enjoy on sandwiches or fresh greens!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 212 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Salad , Appetizer , Snacks , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 15 ounces canned tuna in water drained (3 cans)
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup diced apple pick a firm sweet variety
- 1/3 cup sweet pickle relish
- ¼ cup diced celery
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set out a large mixing bowl. Open and drain the cans of tuna. Once pressed and well-drained, place the tuna chunks in the bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise, diced apple, pickle relish, celery, and dill. Mix well. Then taste, and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Cover and chill until ready to use.
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Notes
- Possible add-ins: pickled jalapenos, firm grapes, lemon zest, rosemary.
- Keep homemade tuna salad covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.66cup
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
9g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
33mg
(11%)
Sodium
407mg
(17%)
Potassium
157mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
248IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.66cup | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 33mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 407mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.