Tuna in a Melon Shell Recipe

Name: Tuna in a Melon Shell
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces Chinese pea pods; 2 cans tuna, drained; 3 cups cooked rice; ⅓ cup mayonnaise (we like Smart Blend, no trans-fatty acids); 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule; ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; 3 cantaloupe or 3 melon, of your choice; ⅓ cup cashews or ⅓ cup peanuts, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice; paprika (to garnish); parsley (to garnish)

Servings: persons

6 ounces Chinese pea pods
2 cans tuna, drained
3 cups cooked rice
⅓ cup mayonnaise (we like Smart Blend, no trans-fatty acids)
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
3 cantaloupe or 3 melon, of your choice
⅓ cup cashews or ⅓ cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
paprika (to garnish)
parsley (to garnish)

1
Remove tips and strings from pea pods.
2
Add to 1 inch boiling water and boil uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes.
3
Drain, rinse in cold water, and drain again.
4
Add all other ingredients, mix well, and chill for at least two hours.
5
Cut melons in half crosswise, and remove the seeds.
6
For decorative appearance, cut melons with sawtooth edge or scallop edge.
7
Cut thin slice of melon from bottom to make the melon stable in the plate.
8
Just before serving, scoop about a cup of salad mixture in each melon.
9
Garnish with light dusting of paprika and sprinkle of parsely.

939

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces Chinese pea pods, 2 cans tuna, drained, 3 cups cooked rice, ⅓ cup mayonnaise (we like Smart Blend, no trans-fatty acids), and more.

Yes, Tuna in a Melon Shell falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tuna in a Melon Shell

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