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Apple Lime Tuna Salad Recipe

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.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 215.4 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for 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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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

23g

Fat

11g

Carbs

4g

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