Description
A simple, no-cook Apple Tuna Salad recipe that is healthy, protein-packed, and features a delicious crunch from apples and nuts. It’s a low-carb, keto-friendly, and gluten-free option perfect for lunch or a quick dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
- 1 Granny Smith apple, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or walnuts
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped Granny Smith apple, toasted nuts, chopped celery, and chopped red onion.
- Add the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and lemon juice to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients gently until well combined, ensuring the apple and tuna salad is evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve the Apple Tuna Salad immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a creamier tuna salad, you can add a bit more mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- If you prefer a sweeter tuna salad, use a sweeter apple variety like Fuji or Gala.
- Toast the nuts lightly for enhanced flavor and crunch.
- This tuna salad is delicious served in lettuce wraps, on whole-wheat bread, or with crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg