Tuna Salad Sandwich with Apples and Walnuts Recipe

Name: Tuna Salad Sandwich with Apples and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts; 3/4 cup mayonnaise, homemade (page 284) or store-bought; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 2 crisp, tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Mutsu or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch cubes; 3 small cans (about 18 ounces total) canned tuna in spring water, drained and separated into chunks; 6 tablespoons finely diced red onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 8 slices multi-grain bread

Servings: persons

1/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup mayonnaise, homemade (page 284) or store-bought
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 crisp, tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Mutsu or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch cubes
3 small cans (about 18 ounces total) canned tuna in spring water, drained and separated into chunks
6 tablespoons finely diced red onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
8 slices multi-grain bread

1
Toast the walnuts in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
2
Alternatively, roast the walnuts in a preheated 300F oven for 10 minutes, or until they smell toasted.
3
Remove the walnuts to a plate and set aside to cool.
4
Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar in a small bowl.
5
Add salt and pepper to taste.
6
Adjust the seasonings as needed.
7
Combine the walnuts, apples, tuna, red onion, and parsley in a bowl.
8
Toss with half the dressing.
9
Add more dressing, if desired.
10
Spread the salad over 4 slices of bread.
11
Top with the other 4 slices.
12
Cut each sandwich in half, and serve.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, homemade (page 284) or store-bought, 2 teaspoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Tuna Salad Sandwich with Apples and Walnuts 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 Salad Sandwich with Apples and Walnuts

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