Super Tuna Salad Sandwich Recipe

This isn't your grandma's tuna salad! This East Texas family recipe features a surprising (and delicious!) secret ingredient: apples! The sweet and crunchy apples add a unique texture and flavor that will make even picky eaters ask for more. My mom's recipe, passed down through generations, is now a favorite in my own family. Get ready for a tuna salad sandwich experience like no other – it's quick, easy, and perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Don't be shy with the apple; the more, the merrier!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 129 kcal
Protein 42g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Super Tuna Salad Sandwich

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How to Make Super Tuna Salad Sandwich

  1. Chop 1 medium apple into roughly 1/4-inch pieces.
  2. Finely chop 1/4 cup red onion.
  3. Combine the chopped onion, apple, and 1/2 cup Miracle Whip in a medium bowl.
  4. Add 2 tablespoons of pickle juice (from dill pickle spears, about 1/4 cup of juice total).
  5. Drain one 5-ounce can of tuna and gently flake it with a fork.
  6. Fold the flaked tuna into the apple-onion-Miracle Whip mixture. Gently mix until everything is combined.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve on your favorite bread. We recommend toasted whole wheat! Pair with a side of plain potato chips for the perfect crunch.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

10g

Fat

3g

Carbs

1g