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Refreshing Apple Tuna Summer Salad Carrie Sheridan Recipe

This vibrant Apple Tuna Summer Salad is a quick, delicious, and crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for warm weather! Made with fresh apples, celery, red onion, and succulent tuna, this light and refreshing salad is bound together with a touch of mayonnaise and red wine vinegar. A simple yet elegant dish that's sure to impress your family and friends. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Calories 261.2 kcal
Protein 50g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Refreshing Apple Tuna Summer Salad Carrie Sheridan

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How to Make Refreshing Apple Tuna Summer Salad Carrie Sheridan

  1. Gently flake 2 (5 ounce) cans of tuna into a large bowl.
  2. Add 2 cups of diced apple (about 2 medium apples), 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1/2 cup finely chopped celery to the bowl.
  3. Stir to combine the tuna and vegetables.
  4. Add 1/8 to 1/4 cup mayonnaise (start with less and add more to taste) to bind the salad.
  5. Add 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of red wine vinegar (start with less and add more to taste) for a touch of tang.
  6. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours for optimal flavor, or quick chill in the freezer for 20-30 minutes.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy! Perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or appetizer.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

45g

Fat

9g

Carbs

5g

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