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Crunchy Tuna Salad

4.5

(23)

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

We serve this salad with slices of bread or crackers.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 2

Ingredients

1/2 small jícama
1 large celery rib
1/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
a 6-ounce can tuna in olive oil
2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
fresh lime juice to taste (optional)

Preparation

  1. Peel jícama. Cut enough jícama and celery into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1/3 cup each. Chop cilantro. Drain tuna and in a bowl with a fork break up flakes to desired consistency. Stir in jícama, celery, cilantro, mayonnaise, mustard, and lime juice.

TagsSaladJicamaRoot VegetableVegetableCeleryCilantroHerbs & SpicesTunaFishSeafoodLunchDinnerNut FreeEasyQuickNo-CookGourmet
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