Curried Tuna Salad with Apples makes a quick protein-packed lunch! You can also serve it with sliced vegetables and crackers for a healthy snack.
Hi Friends!
Just popping in with a quick and easy recipe for you today. Lately, I’ve been struggling a bit with finding time for lunch, since it all depends on baby’s schedule. No matter what, I need something that I can eat fast! Enter this Curried Tuna Salad with Apples.
Curry powder is one of my favorite spices and I especially love it in tuna and chicken salad. Instead of mayo, I like to use smashed avocado and hummus for a bit of healthier fat without sacrificing the classic, creamy texture. To make things even more fun and add a bit of sweetness and crunch, I added apples!
Here’s what you need:
PrintCurried Tuna Salad with Apples
A quick and easy lunch idea that’s full of flavor!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 3-4 1x
Ingredients
- 2 cans of tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup hummus
- 1/4 cup avocado, smashed
- 1/2 c apple, chopped
- 1/4 cup onion, diced
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 – 2 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 tsp dry mustard powder
Instructions
- Combine tuna, hummus and avocado and mix well.
- Add remaining ingredients and str to combine.
- Serve with veggie slices or crackers or eat it on a sandwich!
I like to use Sabra’s Supremely Spicy Hummus, but feel free to use whatever flavor you’d like!
I often make a batch of this on Sunday and then all I have to do is scoop it onto some crackers or sliced veggies any time I need a quick lunch.
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Enjoy!
–Lindsay–
I am obsessed with curry and tuna together- Although never thought to add hummus! Pinning!
thanks friend!
i struggled with lunches this week too and have been buying school lunch for the past two days ugh i need to do more meal prep on the weekends!
it certainly does help!
I’ve been adding hummus and avocado to tuna. But adding all the little extras that you have would bring the flavor even more. YUm!
love the curry addition! you read my mind
I don’t have tuna, but I have salmon…. would that work??
i think so! or chicken!
Wow this looks so delicious! I might have my lunch decided for me 😉
hehe hope it was good 🙂
looking for some new tuna ideas, love how it’s on an apple round!
those are actually cucumber slices but apple slices is pretty much brilliant! great idea!
I love how you use hummus and avocado versus mayo. Looks so yummy! Can’t wait to try this 🙂
hope you love it!
PERFECT! I love the sweet crunch of the apple! Tuna and hummus is such a great combo to begin with too!
agreed!
I love these kind of salads! I don’t eat a ton of tuna due to the mercury content – since you’re an RD, I’m interested in opinion on this. Do we need to worry about the mercury in tuna? I had heard that for children and smaller women especially it is an issue, so I have been very cautious.
i think it’s ok on occasion. it’s not something i eat every week but every now and then i think it’s fine and healthy!
I adore curry but I never use it at home! I have yet to pair tuna with curry – this looks great!
you must try!!
This is fantastic! I love that it’s so different from typical tuna salad.
thanks!!
NEver thought of currying tuna—sounds awesome!
Sounds so delicious– I love the sweet and savory combo and the crunch and freshness of the cucumber would make this a perfect bite– I don’t love tuna, but I’m going to try it with shredded chicken.
i bet it’ll be great!
It’s as if you knew I had recently started eating fish… I’m excited to try this!
This would make a great party appetizer too!
YUM! I love tuna, and sometimes I forget about it! I usually just do tuna + mayo + relish, this looks like a great way to jazz it up.
always fun to try a new twist!
Ooh…I’ve been looking for a new way to liven up tuna. This sounds great! I could top it on a salad for lunch with other veggies. Have a great weekend!
I love using curry powder in weird places. *not my bath gel or anything.
★★★★★
Totally hear you on the difficulties with finding time to eat lunch with babies! This tuna salad looks great – I make one with apples too, but like the addition of avocado, hummus, and curry powder here. Pinning now!
Thanks Jessica!
Love that this is so quick and easy to prepare!! yum!
This looks great, Lindsay! Love the mix of spices together. Have a great weekend!
Oh this is right up my alley since I hate mayo!