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).
- 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
Instructions
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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