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)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Tuna Sandwiches

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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.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

33g

Fat

5g

Carbs

10g