Sweet Nutty Tuna Salad Recipe

Elevate your tuna salad game with this sweet and nutty twist! Cranberries and cashews (or your favorite nuts!) add a delightful crunch and burst of flavor to classic tuna salad. This easy recipe is ready in minutes but tastes best after chilling for a couple of hours, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Perfect for a light lunch or healthy dinner served on your favorite bread or atop a bed of greens with juicy tomatoes. Get ready for a flavor explosion!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 342.1 kcal
Protein 63g
Rating 0.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sweet Nutty Tuna Salad

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How to Make Sweet Nutty Tuna Salad

  1. Drain one 5-ounce can of tuna and gently squeeze out excess water.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or to taste), 1/4 cup dried cranberries, 1/4 cup chopped cashews (walnuts or almonds also work great), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Add more mayonnaise, nuts, cranberries, salt, and pepper to your preference.
  3. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined.
  4. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
  5. Serve your Sweet Nutty Tuna Salad on lettuce with sliced tomatoes, on oatnut bread, or wheat bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

37 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

15g

Carbs

4g