Easy Apple and Almond Tuna Salad
If you’re short on time but want something healthy, high protein, and budget-friendly, make this easy apple and almond tuna salad! Takes 10 minutes using super simple ingredients (including those cans of tuna collecting dust in the back of your pantry).
You guys know I’m obsessed with a quick and healthy tuna salad. So simple, but a few small add-ins can make a world of a difference! This version features crunchy honey crisp apples and salty roasted almonds, but you can totally switch it up based on your preferences. Here’s how I love to make it. ♡
What You’ll Need
- Tuna: Canned, packed in water. I use the 5oz cans of albacore.
- Celery
- Red onion
- Honey crisp apple
- Roasted almonds: Instructions are included below on how to roast your own if you’d like. Can sub sliced almonds.
- Light mayo: Or miracle whip.
- Non fat plain greek yogurt
- Fresh lemon juice: A splash of apple cider vinegar works too if you don’t have any lemons on hand!
- Dijon mustard
- Salt + pepper
How To Make It
- Open the tuna: I can’t believe I’m putting this as a whole step, but that’s how easy this is to make! Open the cans of tuna and drain well.
- Chop: Finely chop the celery, red onion, apple, and almonds. You can make these however small or large you’d like (I like them super small so I get a little in every bite).
- Mix: In a mixing bowl, add the tuna, chopped veggies, almonds, mayo, yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, and season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Stir until combined, making sure to break up any big pieces of tuna so you don’t get a surprise chunk of chalk in your sandwich (yuck).
- Chill: If time allows, chill for a few hours or even overnight before serving. Gets nice and cold and the flavors will develop more!
To Store
Store tuna salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
To Make Your Own Roasted Almonds
Add raw almonds to a parchment lined baking sheet, toss with a small drizzle of olive oil, big pinch of sea salt and bake at 350 F for 10-12 min (until toasted and smelling delicious).
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As always, be sure to leave a rating and review down below if you you try this easy apple and almond tuna salad! And don’t forget to tag me on all the socials – love to hear from you guys and see what you’re making! Enjoy. ♡
Apple and Almond Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- 4 (5 oz) cans albacore tuna in water
- 3/4 cup celery (75 g) finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion (80 g) finely chopped
- 1 small honey crisp apple (160 g) finely chopped
- 1/3 cup roasted almonds (40 g) roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup light mayo (80 g)
- 1/3 cup non fat plain greek yogurt (75 g)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice (15 g)
- 1 tsp dijon mustard
- pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Open and drain the cans of tuna and add to a mixing bowl along with the celery, onion, apple, and almonds.
- Add the mayo, yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper. Stir well until combined.
- If time allows, chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving. Enjoy on a sandwich, in lettuce cups, with chips, or however you love!
Notes
- If you like a saucier salad, you can easily adjust the consistency with a little more mayo and/or yogurt.
