Ingredients
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- 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained
- 1 large apple, cored and diced
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
- Add the diced apple, chopped pecans, and chopped celery to the bowl.
- In a small separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the tuna mixture and stir gently until everything is well combined.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of dried dill or a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.
- If you prefer a creamier salad, add an extra tablespoon of mayonnaise.
- This tuna salad is delicious served on lettuce wraps, crackers, or whole wheat bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Calorie
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 35mg