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Fresh Tuna Salad with Apple and Creamy Curry Dressing

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A crisp and refreshing tuna salad featuring tender tuna flakes, crunchy apple, and a velvety creamy curry dressing. Perfect for quick meals, potlucks, or light dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 2 (5 oz / 142 g) cans of tuna in water, drained
  • 1 large crisp apple (Granny Smith or Fuji), diced
  • 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise (vegan mayo if needed)
  • 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt for dairy-free)
  • 1 tablespoon mild curry powder (Madras recommended)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Open and drain the canned tuna thoroughly to avoid excess moisture. Place the tuna in a medium bowl and gently flake it with a fork into bite-sized flakes.
  2. Core and dice the apple into small cubes, leaving the skin on. Finely chop the celery and, if using, dice the red onion. Roughly chop the parsley. Combine all these with the tuna in the bowl.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste until smooth and creamy.
  4. Pour the dressing over the tuna and apple mixture. Gently fold everything together until well coated but still light, avoiding over-mixing to keep the apple’s crunch.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  6. Serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

To keep apples from browning, toss diced apple in a teaspoon of lemon juice. Avoid overloading the salad with dressing to maintain crunch. Toast curry powder briefly for enhanced flavor. Dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge.

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Keywords: tuna salad, apple salad, creamy curry dressing, quick salad, healthy lunch, easy recipe, gluten-free, dairy-free option

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