Best Tuna Pecan Salad Recipes
APPLE PECAN TUNA SALAD
I grew up eating tuna salad made with sour pickles, onions, and mayonnaise. When I married, my m-in-law made a delicious tuna salad with apples as one of the main ingredients. I LOVED it and began to use that recipe. My husband likes pecans (Texas' state nut) in everything, so I always add a handful, but they are optional. It's better to begin with the chopped apple so you can sprinkle lemon juice over the pieces to keep them from turning brown. I also prefer unpeeled apples. I am saying this makes 6 servings because we like THIN sandwiches. I also sometimes make my sandwich ingredients the night before because allowing to set a while makes the flavors blend.
Provided by BDH9556
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 6 sandwiches (thin), 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Chop unpeeled Granny Smith (or any tart, crunchy apple -- Fuji and Gala are also good).
- Sprinkle lemon juice (fresh or bottled) over apples and toss to coat evenly.
- Add drained tuna fish and flake, mixing with apples.
- Add celery, onion, and mayonnaise. Amount of mayonnaise may be adjusted according to texture preference. More crumbly (less mayonnaise) is better to eat with a fork on a lettuce leaf. More "pastey" texture is better for sandwiches.
- Taste, and add a pinch of sugar and salt if needed. (Some apples require a tiny bit of sugar).
TUNA PECAN SALAD
An elevated version of the classic tuna salad. This is a great lunch as a sandwich or a great snack with crackers or on top of a salad.
Provided by Cindy Douglas
Categories Salads
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Mix all. Can eat as a sandwich on whole grain bread or on bib lettuce drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette.
NEIMAN MARCUS TUNA PECAN SALAD
Steps:
- In a large bowl, lightly break up the tuna with a fork. Add the celery, water chestnuts, and mayo, and stir well to combine. Fold in the pecan pieces, and season to taste with salt, pepper, and a squirt of lemon juice, if needed. Because the nuts can get soggy, serve immediately over a bed of greens or in sandwiches.
ORANGE PECAN TUNA SALAD
This recipe makes a nice light tuna salad. The orange and pecans add a pleasantly sweet and nutty effect, and there is no mayo! It tastes great on sandwiches, with saltines, and even plain!
Provided by BakingLizzy
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the tuna, sour cream, mustard, relish, orange juice, pecans, garlic salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.7 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 30.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 260.4 mg, Sugar 3.9 g
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