I forget how delicious, healthy and filling tuna salad can be for us. I skipped toasting whole wheat bread slices this time and filled a few large spinach leaves instead. YUMMO! I was completely satisfied.
"Now I'm strong to the finish, cuz I eats my spinach.
I'm Popeye the sailor man! TOOT TOOT!"
I don't know where that came from? Let's move on.
HERE'S MY FAVORITE COMBINATION
- 1 (12 ounce) can light tuna
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped broccoli
- 1/4 cup golden raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped apple
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- salt & pepper to taste
- fresh spinach leaves, rinsed clean
Drain tuna well. Mix all ingredients in a medium size bowl. Spoon enough tuna to fill a spinach leaf.
You're ready to chow down!
I grabbed an extra handful of spinach leaves and put them on the side, like chips and enjoyed the extra dark leafy goodness they offered. I don't think anyone has ever gone wrong eating extra spinach.
Oh Jill, that looks yummy. I go in cycles with tuna and I haven’t had it in a while. Now I’m wishing I’d brought some for lunch!
Looks delish! Think I’ll make this for lunch today!
I’ll be right over!
This is genius! I would love to use this recipe on my blog and link back to you. Let me know if that would be ok.
Totally fine, Gina. Thank you for asking!
I just fixed this today. My hubby came home for lunch and LOVED it!!! I added some finely chopped green onion and sprinkled dill weed once presented on the platter. I did substitute canned chicken breast for the tuna as I need the tuna for a dinner recipe :0) But, it was just fabulous!!! Thank you so very much for sharing this.
Oh yeah, and I steamed the broccoli for about 6 mins to soften/green it up some.
Bobbi, sounds like you created a whole new delicious recipe. ;D
Let me get this straight. You put together,
* 1 can of cooked white chicken
* finely chopped green onion
* 1/4 cup chopped celery
* 1/4 cup chopped broccoli, steamed
* 1/4 cup golden raisins
* 1/2 cup chopped apple
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* salt & pepper to taste
All mixed together, then filled the
* fresh spinach leaves, rinsed clean
* topped with chopped dill weed
Is that right?
I made it with tuna changing it slightly, next i’ll make it with crab meat!
Oh yea baby! I lurv crab!
Loved the way you served this delicious tuna salad.
Great recipe,thanks!
I haven’t bought albacore tuna in awhile, and now I remember why. It’s very high in mercury. The latest Consumer Reports has a whole article on what types of fish and seafood are safest. Light tuna has less mercury than white or albacore, but it’s probably better to substitute wild-caught salmon for most if not all tuna recipes.
Thank you, Stephanie, for the health tip. I found a 2004 FDA report that confirms that light tuna is better than albacore or solid white canned tuna.
I found it interesting that they mentioned not eating fish that eat other fish,as they have the highest levels of mercury. Such fish mentioned were Shark, Swordfish, King Mackerel, or Tilefish.
Here’s the link for the FDA report I read:
http://www.fda.gov/food/foodsafety/product-specificinformation/seafood/foodbornepathogenscontaminants/methylmercury/ucm115662.htm
Jill,
We made this using leftover baked chicken for the tuna, cranberries for the raisins and 1/2 the mayo (weight watchers), and the fresh broccoli from the dairy. Oh my goodness, is this a good recipe I love your recipes they never fail me!
Would love to see you for tea! Susan (Art & Esresso)
I was searching for a recipe to make and share at our company’s potluck. The goal was that staff bring a healthy recipe for Wellness Week. Everyone LOVED this recipe! And it was my first time making it! It was delicious and easy! Score! Thanks for sharing! Even almost 3 years later, recipe is still being found
I searched for a recipe to make and take to our company’s potluck; goal was for staff to bring a healthy recipe for Wellness Week. Everyone LOVED this recipe! It was delicious and easy to make! Score! Even after almost 3 yrs., your recipe is still getting reviews
Thank you, Monica! I’m so glad to hear that the tuna salad went over so well. So how much did you make?
Hi, Jill, I made just one batch which was a perfect amount for about 15 of us that participated. This Tuna Salad was the only item that was completely gone! When I shared the recipe link with others, I had someone ask me if I doubled the recipe. They were surprised by the nice amount the recipe made. Another coworker commented that this recipe was her favorite of the bunch today…Mine, too! YUM!