Apple Walnut Tuna Salad Recipe

I love salads, and my apple and walnut tuna salad is one of my favorites!

Tuna Salad Tip

I like making this ahead of time and storing it in the bottom of a quart size mason jar. Then, I fill the jar with lettuce or spinach and cap tightly. When stored in the fridge, this will last 4-5 days.

I make several of these ahead of time and store in the fridge for quick lunches or dinners on busy days. Since tuna is relatively inexpensive, this is a great budget-friendly meal idea for our family and it is kid approved in our house.

If you aren’t a tuna salad fan, these ready-to-go mason jar salads can also be done with chicken salad or most other salad recipes, like these:

• Cucumber Salad
• Fish Taco Salad
• Citrus Chicken Salad
• Spring Salad with Berries
• Fajita Salad
• Spinach Artichoke Chicken Salad

The key is to put the protein and dressings at the bottom of the jar and the lettuce and vegetables at the top. When ready to use, just shake the jar to coat everything and dump onto a  plate or eat out of the jar.

Apple Walnut Tuna Salad Recipe

Crunchy celery, apple, and walnuts combined with tuna and a mayo dressing for a protein and nutrient rich lunch. 

Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Calories 525kcal

Author Katie Wells

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Servings

2

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Ingredients

• 10 oz chunk light tuna
• ½ cup mayo
• 1 apple (chopped)
• 1 stalk celery (chopped)
• 2 TBSP dill
• 1-2 TBSP honey (optional)
• ¼ cup walnuts (chopped)
• salt
• black pepper
• garlic powder
• 4 cups salad greens

Instructions

• Drain tuna and empty into a medium sized bowl.
• Add mayo, apples, celery, dill, honey, walnuts, and other spices and mix well.
• Serve over large bed of salad greens.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts

Apple Walnut Tuna Salad Recipe

Amount Per Serving (1 salad)

Calories 525 Calories from Fat 242

% Daily Value*

Fat 26.9g41%

Saturated Fat 0.6g4%

Cholesterol 71mg24%

Sodium 1155mg50%

Carbohydrates 42.5g14%

Fiber 6.7g28%

Sugar 24.9g28%

Protein 32.3g65%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Notes

Make ready-to-go mason jar salads by putting tuna in the bottom and salad greens on top. Put on the lid and keep in the refrigerator up to 4-5 days.

What’s your favorite salad?