Description
Crisp apple chunks elevate classic tuna salad with refreshing Mediterranean flair. Perfectly balanced ingredients blend tangy mayo, sweet apples, and savory tuna for a light lunch that delights your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 can (5 ounces / 142 grams) tuna, drained
- 1 cup (150 grams) diced Granny Smith apples
- 1/2 cup (75 grams) finely chopped celery
Secondary Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters / 4 fluid ounces) Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning:
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Empty the canned tuna into a colander and allow excess liquid to drain completely.
- Dice the crisp apples and finely chop the celery into uniform, small pieces.
- Transfer the drained tuna into a spacious mixing bowl, creating a base for the salad.
- Add the prepared apples and celery to the tuna, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Whisk Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a separate container until the mixture becomes creamy and well-blended.
- Gently fold the yogurt dressing into the tuna mixture, coating all components thoroughly without mashing the ingredients.
- Seal the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes to allow flavors to meld and salad to chill.
- After chilling, give the salad a quick stir and serve cold on crisp lettuce cups or as a standalone dish.
Notes
- Choose fresh, crisp apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness in the salad.
- Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent watery consistency and ensure the dressing coats the ingredients evenly.
- Adjust yogurt-based dressing by using vegan alternatives like cashew cream for a dairy-free version that maintains creamy texture.
- Enhance protein content by adding chopped nuts like almonds or walnuts for extra crunch and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg