Granny Smith Apple Tuna Salad

When I was in college I loved going to a little local deli down the street from campus. I always ordered their tuna melt with little bites of Granny Smith apple mixed it. Since moving away after college I often daydreamed about those sandwiches. I finally decided it was time to recreate my favorite sandwich of all time. This tuna salad has bright notes of lemon and Granny Smith apples. This is the perfect light meal for a hot summer day when it’s too hot outside to fire up the stove or oven. This recipe is also budget friendly, at about $1.10 per serving.

How To Make Granny Smith Apple Tuna Salad

1. Slice 1 cup of celery, or about 2 stalks, and set aside. Grate 1 cup of Granny Smith apples, about 2 small apples, and set aside.

2. In a medium sized bowl mix together 3 cans of tuna (drained), mayonnaise, and lemon juice.

3. Pour sliced celery and grated apples into the tuna mixture. Mix well.

4. Serve tuna salad on croissants or grill on sourdough bread with sharp cheddar cheese to make tuna melts.

What To Serve With Tuna Salad Sandwiches

Serve with kettle chips, french fries, onion rings, or fresh veggies and hummus.

Little Cooks Corner

This is a perfect recipe for including your tiny sous chef in training. Let your little one mix all the ingredients for the tuna salad to build fine motor skills. Learn more about cooking with babies and toddlers here.

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