Creamy Pecan Crunch Tuna Salad >> Served with Cucumber
This easy canned tuna salad recipe makes a quick and healthy lunch in minutes. A few simple ingredients like chopped celery and chopped pecans add crispness and crunch. A dash of sour cream and mayo make it creamy and satisfying for a go-to healthy snack that hits the spot.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of 7 oz each Albacore White Tuna - canned - packed in water
- 2 ribs Fresh Celery - chopped into a small dice
- ½ cup Whole Roasted Pecans - rough chopped
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp Real Mayonnaise
- ¼ cup plus 2 tbsp Sour Cream - regular
- ½ tsp Fine Salt - or as desired to taste
- ½ tsp Fine Ground Pepper - as desired to taste
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Onion Powder
- 1 long English Cucumber - for serving
- 1 tbsp Parsley - fresh, minced for garnish if desired
Instructions
- Open the cans and thoroughly drain all of the water out. To help remove as much water as possible you can pull the metal lid off of the can of tuna (removing it all the way around) and use it to press the tuna down inside the can. Turn the can upside down, and, while pressing firmly, let the water drain out from the can.
- To help ensure there is no water left behind, transfer the canned tuna meat to a mesh strainer and press down into the strainer allowing any extra water (if any) to drain out.
- Add the tuna meat to a mixing bowl and top off with a few creamy ingredients plus dry spices, salt, and pepper.
- In a medium bowl, add the drained and pressed cans of canned tuna meat. Lightly separate with a fork. Next, top tuna meat with the mayonnaise and sour cream and sprinkle in the chopped celery.
- Add in the chopped pecans (or your favorite crunchy roasted nut for texture) and sprinkle in some dry seasonings.
- Add the salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder and stir to combine.
- Stir together with a fork, pressing down to separate the tuna meat and mixing at the same time to evenly incorporate the creamy ingredients with the chopped ingredients, tuna meat, and seasonings.
- Serve immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 217kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 403mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 281IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1mg
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