Apple Lime Tuna Salad Recipe

Ingredients for Apple Lime Tuna Salad

• Tuna In Water
• Granny Smith Apple
• Orange Bell Peppers
• Red Onion
• Jalapeno Pepper
• Hard Boiled Eggs
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• Limes, Juice And Zest Of
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
• Hot Sauce

How to Make Apple Lime Tuna Salad

1. Drain two 5-ounce cans of tuna and gently flake into a medium bowl.
2. 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.
3. 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).
4. 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!
5. (Optional) Add 1 cup cooked macaroni for a heartier salad or substitute cooked shrimp for tuna.