How to Make Southern Apple Tuna Salad [Step-By-Step Guide]

The sweet crunch of apples mixed with tangy relish gives this southern apple tuna salad sandwich a lively bite that feels light yet satisfying. I love it on toasted sourdough — the flavors pop and the texture stays fresh (honestly, it’s hard not to go back for seconds).

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How to Make Southern Apple Tuna Salad [Step-By-Step Guide]

The sweet crunch of apples mixed with tangy relish gives this southern apple tuna salad sandwich a lively bite that feels light yet satisfying. I love it on toasted sourdough — the flavors pop and the texture stays fresh (honestly, it’s hard not to go back for seconds).

  • Author: Diana
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Lunch, Stovetop
  • Method: Mix
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale

3 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained

4 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 small apple – peeled, cored, and chopped, (lemon juice will keep the apple from turning brown.)

3 – 4 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, according to your taste

3 boiled eggs, cutup

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Instructions

  1. Stir all ingredients together in a bowl until evenly mixed. You can serve immediately, though it tastes much better after being refrigerated overnight.

Notes

I usually serve mine on a sandwich and not in a salad.

Optional:

  • 1/4 cup pecans, cutup
  • 1/4 cup celery, cutup

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