Sunday, February 22, 2015

Crunchy Tuna Salad

Growing up my Grandma Esther had a fabulous Tuna Salad recipe.  We would make it together and instead of measuring the mayonnaise or the mustard you just put in a spoonful and tasted it as you went.  Well this is how I do a lot of my cooking and every time I make something like this I think of her!

I have tuna salad a lot. It's an easy lunch recipe and lasts a couple of days.  Well lately, I wanted something with a little more flavor- so I made up my own recipe.  I used what I had in the pantry and boy did it come out good!!

Since it lasts a couple days... sometimes  I have it on two pieces of toast or with crackers or on top a of a salad!!

Ingredients:
1 can of tuna in water-drained
2 TBS of light Hellman's Mayonnaise
1 TBS of plain greek yogurt
1 TSP of mustard
2 cups of shredded cabbage- I used the coleslaw mixture which also had carrots.
2 TBS of dried cranberries
1/4 cup of green onions- See note below
Salt and pepper to taste
A sprinkle of sugar

Add all ingredients together and serve how you like!  If you get it too sweet add some apple cider vinegar!! Taste as you go!!

Green onions:  So why can't green onions come in a smaller package.  When a recipe calls for them you usually don't need more than 1/3 cup... ugh and the rest usually go to waste!! Not any more!  
I found this idea awhile ago and it totally helps-- When you get home from the store with your green onions, wash them and let them dry.  Then cut up in small pieces and put in a clean dry water bottle and freeze!  This way when a recipe calls for them you just shake them out of the bottle! It's awesome, I have started doing this with parsley and basil! Works great!! Enjoy!! 

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