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Surprise Tuna Salad Recipe

"Apple, raisins and pecans give tuna salad a harvest twist that makes a delicious cold or grilled sandwich," relates Vicki Reed of Kansas City, Missouri.

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Surprise Tuna Salad Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield: 6 Servings

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Ingredients

2 cans (6 ounces each) tuna, drained and flaked
1 medium apple, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup Miracle Whip
1/3 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
12 bread slices, toasted
6 slices Monterey Jack cheese

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first six ingredients; spread over six slices bread. Top each with a cheese slice and remaining bread. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 476 calories, 28 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 36 mg cholesterol, 622 mg sodium, 39 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 17 g protein.

Originally published as Surprise Tuna Salad in Taste of Home August/September 1999, p54

New Use for Ice Cream Cones

Have picky eaters at your house? Try serving chicken, egg or tuna salad in an ice cream cone instead of between bread. Kids love this crunchy lunch that resembles dessert. —Suzanne M., Lyons, Georgia