Description
These High-Protein Tuna Salad Bites combine creamy tuna salad with crisp Cosmic Crisp® apple slices, creating a refreshing and protein-packed snack or light lunch that balances sweet and savory flavors perfectly.
Ingredients
Fruits
- 2 Cosmic Crisp® apples, sliced
Tuna Salad
- 2 cans (5 oz / 140 g each) tuna, drained
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp light mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp finely diced celery
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Paprika, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, plain Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, finely diced celery, chopped fresh parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is creamy.
- Arrange Apple Slices: Lay out the Cosmic Crisp® apple slices evenly on a serving platter, making sure they are ready to hold the tuna salad topping.
- Assemble Bites: Spoon a generous amount of the prepared tuna salad onto each apple slice, creating bite-sized portions suitable for snacking or a light meal.
- Garnish and Serve: If desired, sprinkle a small pinch of paprika over each tuna-topped apple slice for added color and flavor. Serve the bites immediately to enjoy the crispness of the apples.
Notes
- Brush apple slices with lemon juice to prevent browning and maintain freshness.
- Add chopped walnuts to the tuna salad for an extra crunchy texture.
- Best enjoyed fresh to preserve the crispness of the apples and flavor of the tuna salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
