Apple Tuna Salad

A crisp, creamy, and protein-packed Apple Tuna Salad that combines flaky tuna, sweet apples, crunchy celery, and toasted nuts in a light, flavorful dressing. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, lettuce cups, or served over mixed greens.

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Prep Time

• Prep: 15 minutes
• Cook: 0 minutes
• Total: 15 minutes

Servings

4 servings

Ingredients

Salad

• 2 cans (5 oz/140 g each) tuna in water, drained
• 1 medium crisp apple (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji), diced
• 2 celery stalks, finely diced
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans, toasted
• 2 tablespoons dried cranberries (optional)
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Dressing

• ⅓ cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt (or use all mayonnaise)
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon honey (optional)
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, and garlic powder until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine the tuna, diced apple, celery, green onions, walnuts, dried cranberries (if using), and parsley.
3. Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
4. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.

Serving Ideas

• Spoon onto croissants or whole-grain bread for sandwiches.
• Roll into tortillas or wraps.
• Serve in lettuce cups for a low-carb meal.
• Top mixed greens for a light lunch.
• Enjoy with crackers, cucumber slices, or pita chips.

Storage

• Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
• Freezing: Not recommended, as the apples and dressing will lose their texture.

Tips

• Toss the diced apples with a little lemon juice before mixing to help prevent browning.
• Use red apples for extra sweetness or Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast.
• Substitute chopped grapes for the dried cranberries if you prefer a fresher, juicier sweetness.
• Add a pinch of curry powder or smoked paprika for a flavorful twist.