Description
This refreshing and light Cranberry Tuna Salad on Apple Slices is a delightful gluten-free appetizer or snack that brings together the tangy flavors of tuna and cranberries on crisp apple rounds. Perfect for a quick and healthy bite!
Ingredients
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Tuna Salad:
- 1 (5-ounce) can tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Apple Slices:
- 2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), cored and sliced into rounds
- Lemon juice (optional, to prevent browning)
Instructions
- Tuna Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cranberries, celery, and red onion. Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
- Apple Slices: Slice apples into rounds, optionally brushing with lemon juice. Spoon tuna salad onto each apple slice.
- Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt instead of mayo for a lighter version.
- Try adding chopped walnuts or sunflower seeds for extra crunch.
- Best served fresh to keep the apples crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2–3 apple slices with tuna
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
