Tuna Layer Salad Recipe

Name: Tuna Layer Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 to 4 (3 oz.) lime gelatin; 8 envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1 tsp. paprika; 1 c. lemon juice; 2 c. celery, chopped; 2 c. mayonnaise; 1 c. cold water; 8 eggs, separated; 4 tsp. dry mustard; 4 tsp. salt; 4 c. evaporated milk; 4 cans tuna, drained and flaked

Servings: persons

2 to 4 (3 oz.) lime gelatin
8 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 tsp. paprika
1 c. lemon juice
2 c. celery, chopped
2 c. mayonnaise
1 c. cold water
8 eggs, separated
4 tsp. dry mustard
4 tsp. salt
4 c. evaporated milk
4 cans tuna, drained and flaked

1
Prepare lime gelatin.
2
Pour into large pan.
3
Refrigerate until firm.
4
Sprinkle unflavored gelatin over surface of cold water and let soften several minutes.
5
Beat egg yolk with salt, mustard and paprika in top of double boiler.
6
Add milk and lemon juice.
7
Cook over hot water until mixture thickens (5 or 7 minutes), stirring constantly.
8
Add softened gelatin to hot mixture and stir until dissolved.
9
Chill mixture until it begins to set.
10
Stir in tuna, green pepper and celery.
11
Fold in mayonnaise, then the egg whites beaten until stiff, but not dry.
12
Spoon mixture gently over lime gelatin.
13
Chill until tuna mixture is set (2 or 3 hours).

1771

kcal

Calories

122

Fat

Carbs

141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 to 4 (3 oz.) lime gelatin, 8 envelopes unflavored gelatin, 1 tsp. paprika, 1 c. lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Tuna Layer Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tuna Layer Salad

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