Apple Tuna Almond Salad or Sandwich
This healthier lighter version of tuna salad is quick and easy to make, leaving you feeling satisfied and guilt free. It has tons of protein from the tuna and the nuts. If you are looking for a low fat, low carb or gluten free meal, you can eat it on a bed of greens. Otherwise, it is fantastic on two slices of bread or in a wrap.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 11 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Albacore Tuna | 100g cooked | 132 |
| Apple | 1 medium (182g) | 95 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Nut | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Mayo (good Quality, I Prefer Dukes)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 1 Lemon Juice
- 1 pinch Kosher Or Sea Salt
- 1 pinch Black Pepper, Freshly Ground (optional)
- 1 can (5 Oz. Size) Solid White Albacore Tuna, Drained
- 1 Red Apple, Chopped
- 2 stalks Celery, Chopped
- 3 sprigs Green Onion, Sliced
- ¼ cups Almonds (or Other Nut) Chopped Or Sliced