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Paleo Tuna Salad

Cultural Context

Tuna salad has long been a staple in American cuisine, often enjoyed in sandwiches or as a quick meal. The Paleo version of this dish emphasizes whole, unprocessed ingredients, aligning with the dietary principles that exclude grains and legumes. This refreshing salad is not only quick to prepare but also versatile, allowing for various mix-ins and adaptations. Today, many people enjoy Paleo tuna salad as a healthy lunch option, reflecting a growing interest in clean eating and nutritious meals.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cans canned tuna
1/2 cup red onion
1/4 cup homemade mayonnaise
1/4 cup pickles
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 medium apple
4 grain-free wraps
4 cups mixed greens

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon is often less expensive and still provides healthy omega-3s.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: mayonnaise

Mayonnaise can provide creaminess at a lower cost.

mixed greens

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: romaine lettuce

Romaine is often cheaper and still provides crunch.

1

Keep a few cans of tuna on hand for emergency protein.

2

Use a wild-caught tuna packed in water if possible.

3

Finely mince a couple teaspoons of red onion.

4

Add about 3/4 cup of homemade mayonnaise to the mixing bowl.

5

Add some pickles to the mixture.

6

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

7

Break up the big chunks of tuna with a fork and mix everything together.

8

Slice a crisp and tart apple, such as Fuji or Honey Crisp.

9

Prepare grain-free wraps by separating them with parchment paper in the freezer.

10

Layer the tuna salad, apple slices, and mixed greens in the grain-free wraps.

11

Roll up the wraps and store them in parchment paper for later.

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Dietary

paleopescatarian

Allergens

fishmustard

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