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Apple Tuna Sandwiches Recipe

This award-winning recipe from Taste of Home, submitted by Ivy Eresmas, transforms ordinary tuna salad into a delightful culinary experience! Sweet pickle relish, crisp apples, crunchy celery, and walnuts create a surprisingly addictive sweet and tangy flavor profile that even tuna skeptics will adore. The sweetness beautifully balances the tuna's taste, making this sandwich a refreshing and satisfying meal. Elevate your lunch with this unique twist—we highly recommend serving it on Hawaiian sweet bread for an extra touch of deliciousness!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 272.8 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 5.0 (8 Reviews)
Apple Tuna Sandwiches

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Ingredients for Apple Tuna Sandwiches

  • Fat Free Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
  • 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped)
  • Onions
  • 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
  • Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Lemon Pepper
  • Light Chunk Tuna In Water
  • 1 medium apple (cored and diced)
  • Red Seedless Grapes
  • Reduced Calorie Whole Wheat Bread
  • Lettuce Leaves

How to Make Apple Tuna Sandwiches

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Add 1 medium apple (cored and diced), 1/2 cup celery (finely chopped), and 1/4 cup walnuts (chopped) to the bowl.
  3. Gently fold in two 5-ounce cans of tuna, drained.
  4. Stir in 1/2 cup red grapes (halved).
  5. Spread approximately 1/2 cup of the tuna salad mixture onto three slices of bread.
  6. Top with lettuce leaves and the remaining three slices of bread.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

5g

Carbs

10g

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