Apple Lime Tuna Salad Receita

Tired of the same old tuna salad? Prepare to be amazed! This Apple Lime Tuna Salad recipe is a vibrant and refreshing twist on a classic, bursting with unexpected flavor combinations. Sweet apples, zesty lime, and succulent tuna create a harmony of textures and tastes that will leave you wanting more. Incredibly versatile, this recipe is perfect for sandwiches, salads, crackers, or even as a light meal on its own. Easily customizable with shrimp, celery, different peppers, lemon instead of lime, or even garlic salt – the possibilities are endless! Get ready to experience a tuna salad unlike any other.

Preparo 20 min

Cozimento 40 min

Calorias 215.4 kcal

Proteína 25g

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Ingredientes para Apple Lime Tuna Salad

two 5-ounce cans tuna in water, drained
1 medium apple, peeled, cored & diced
½ cup chopped bell pepper (any color or combination)
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
not used in recipe
2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime zest and 2 tablespoons lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic salt
½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
dash hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 cup cooked macaroni (optional)
cooked shrimp (optional substitute for tuna)

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Como fazer Apple Lime Tuna Salad

Drain two 5-ounce cans of tuna and gently flake into a medium bowl.
Add 1 medium apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), peeled, cored, and diced, ½ cup chopped bell peppers (any color or combination), ¼ cup finely chopped red onion, and 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped. Gently stir to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together ½ cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lime zest, 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1 teaspoon garlic salt, ½ teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning, and a dash of your favorite hot pepper sauce (optional).
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir until evenly coated. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled on your favorite bread, crackers, lettuce cups, or as a standalone salad. Enjoy!
(Optional) Add 1 cup cooked macaroni for a heartier salad or substitute cooked shrimp for tuna.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

11g

Carbs

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Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Apple Lime Tuna Salad?

Apple Lime Tuna Salad leva cerca de 60 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 20 minutos de preparo e 40 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Apple Lime Tuna Salad?

Apple Lime Tuna Salad tem aproximadamente 215.4 calorias por porção, com cerca de 25 g de proteína, 4 g de carboidratos e 19 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Apple Lime Tuna Salad?

Os principais ingredientes de Apple Lime Tuna Salad são Tuna In Water, Granny Smith Apple, Orange Bell Peppers, Red Onion, Jalapeno Pepper, Hard Boiled Eggs. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.