Apple And Cheddar Tuna Salad Recipe

Light, refreshing, and surprisingly delicious! This Apple & Cheddar Tuna Salad recipe (inspired by a Hellmann's mayo coupon!) is a quick and easy lunch or light dinner. Enjoy the perfect blend of sweet apple, sharp cheddar, and succulent tuna in warm pita bread. This recipe is easily adaptable – try it with chicken or serve it over a bed of crisp lettuce for a refreshing salad. No draining required if using tuna pouches!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 371.3 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple And Cheddar Tuna Salad

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How to Make Apple And Cheddar Tuna Salad

  1. Combine 1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise, 1/4 cup finely chopped apple, 1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon chopped celery, 1 tablespoon chopped red onion, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Gently fold in two 5-ounce cans of tuna (drained or use pouches).
  3. Spoon the tuna salad generously into four pita bread halves.
  4. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

31 g

Sugar

12g

Fat

37g

Carbs

7g