Nonnys Tuna Salad
This simple tuna salad recipe gets its great crunch from a combination of celery and apple.
Ingredients
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4 5-ounce cans tuna packed in water (not oil), drained
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3 celery sticks, chopped
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1 apple, chopped
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1 cup chopped red onion
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2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped
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3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
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¾ cup mayonnaise
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Spicy mustard (optional)
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Description
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Place 20 ounces tuna in a medium bowl and break into chunks with a fork. Add celery, apple, onion, eggs and 3 tablespoons pickle relish and mix well. Add ¾ cup mayonnaise, mustard to taste (if using), 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper; stir to combine.
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Cover and refrigerate tuna salad for 1 hour, then enjoy. It's always good with party crackers, celery sticks, or in a good old-fashioned tuna sandwich.