Tuna Salad / Salada di Tuna

Information

This colorful Tuna Salad combines tender tuna with crisp apple, sweet peas, beets, celery, and creamy mayonnaise for a refreshing balance of savory and slightly sweet flavors. Garnished with hard-boiled eggs, tomato, and lettuce, it makes an attractive chilled dish that can be served with bread or crackers or enjoyed as a side with your favorite meal.

Ingredients

• 2 small cans tuna
• 1 apple, diced
• 1 small can peas
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
• 1 small can beets, diced
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tomato
• 2 hard-boiled eggs
• Lettuce, as needed for garnish

Preparation

1. Open and drain the cans of tuna. Place the tuna in a bowl and break it apart with a fork.
2. In a separate bowl, combine the peas, beets, diced apple, celery, and mayonnaise.
3. Add the mixture to the tuna and mix everything together thoroughly.
4. For an attractive presentation, transfer the tuna salad to a serving dish.
5. Arrange lettuce around the edge. Slice the hard-boiled eggs and tomato and use them to garnish the salad.
6. Place the salad in the refrigerator and chill well before serving.
7. Serve the Tuna Salad with bread or crackers, or enjoy it as a side dish with your favorite meal.