Just the Recipe – 1950’s Tuna Salad

Just the Recipe – 1950’s Tuna Salad
Mixed Vegetables Chopped - photo credit ChefGoddess

A veggie heavy, crisp and crunchy salad perfect for a picnic. Also works as a sandwich if you prefer, just add some bakery fresh bread. A family recipe.

Servings – 8 (1/2 C) Calories per – 150 Equipment – Knife and cutting board. A medium mixing bowl. Rubber spatula. Measuring cup. Small pot to boil eggs. Stovetop

  • 6.5 ounce Tuna Pouch, drained fully
  • 1 C Celery, diced
  • 1 C Carrots, grated
  • 1 small Shallot, small dice, approximately 2 T
  • 2 Eggs, hardboiled and chopped, allowed to cool
  • 1 C salad dressing (I use Miracle Whip)
  • 4 oz Shoe-string fries. Kettle chips are an excellent substitution. Crunchy and Salty.
  • Salt and Pepper, dash each

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  1. Sous Chef prep work. Boil, chop et al.
  2. In mixing bowl, add all the ingredients except the shoe string potatoes. Mix.
  3. Cover the bowl and allow to chill at least 2 hours.
  4. Plate the salad in a pleasing round, cover with the shoestring potatoes and Serve.

Bon Appetit.