Lemony Apple and Dill Tuna Salad

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This tuna salad with apple dill and lemon vinaigrette is an easy, healthy and delicious lunch you can whip up in minutes.

A can of tuna is a great lunch option, particularly when you're hungry and haven't planned well. I often make a big batch of tuna salad at the beginning of the week and have it on hand for lunches. Everyone likes it and minimal effort is required.

While making tuna salad is pretty basic, we often forget about the simplest things available to us in those hangry moments where we just want to stuff our faces with anything (not that I do that). You need less than 10 minutes to whip up this tuna salad with apple and dill. Tuna salad works well with avocado, tomatoes, any sort of greens, radishes, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds, but you can get creative and pair it with whatever you fancy.

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There is no shortage of tuna salad options on this website, so if tuna is your thing, check out my other recipes, such as my easy Mediterranean quinoa tuna salad, or a crowd favorite, cannellini bean salad with tuna and artichoke hearts. Or if you're in the mood for something more exotic, try this curried tuna and chickpea salad. And if you're strapped for time, make dinner easy with this weeknight tarragon pasta with canned tuna.

Ingredients for your shopping list

Canned tuna

Mayo

Dijon mustard

Lemon

Crunchy apple

Fresh dill

Extra virgin olive oil

Honey

Let's Make it

Step 1. In a medium bowl combine tuna, mayo, mustard, apple, lemon zest and juice fresh dill and mix all ingredients together.

Step 2. In a small mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, honey and mix well.

Step 3. To assemble, layer a handful of greens on a plate, add tuna salad and if you wish, any other toppings. Drizzle with dressing.

*For full ingredients measurements and directions see recipe card.

Serve With Suggestions

You can pair this with your favorites such as:

Greens
Gluten free bread
Avocado
Radishes
Walnuts
Pumpkin seeds
Tomatoes

Equipment Needed

medium mixing bowl
small mixing bowl
whisk

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of apple is best for this salad?

Fuji or Honeycrisp work best. You want a crispy apple to add nice crunch to the tuna salad.

What kind of tuna should you use?

I prefer albacore tuna to chuncky tuna because I prefer the texture of the albacore but you can use whatever you'd like and what works best for you.

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