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Tuna Salad with Cranberries

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"This simple, unusual recipe will yield the best tuna sandwiches you've ever had! Try on potato bread for a comforting, yummy treat!" — SIGARILLO

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Original recipe makes 4 sandwiches Change Servings

2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, drained
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/3 teaspoon dried dill weed

3 tablespoons dried cranberries
salt

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Directions

Place the tuna in a bowl, and mash with a fork. Mix in mayonnaise to evenly coat tuna. Mix in dill and cranberries, and season with salt. Enjoy on crackers or the bread of your choice!

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Jan 25, 2008

I make a similiar version to this. I use more cranberries and add slivered almonds and chopped onion. I don't use any dill at all. Makes a tuna sandwich a more interesting.

—chicklet

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jan 03, 2011

I read all the reviews and decided I wanted to try the recipe with slivered almonds for crunch factor. Wasn't sure whether I would include the dill or not... long cooking story short -- I ended using everything it called for and then some! Doubled, maybe even tripled the cranberries, a generous dose of dill and salt -- lots of almonds -- and when even then it seemed a little ho-hum, I added some minced onions like another reviewer suggested. Now, THAT is what I am talking about! Much more like you might eat at a restaurant or something. I served it on croissants, though I think it would be good on toasted wheat or anything, really. A good start of a recipe, but much yummier with more flavor...Thanks for sharing, though!

—SAYRED78

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Jun 16, 2005

Really good! A nice change from regular tuna sandwiches. I don't care for dill weed, so I just left it out.

—MADISONLIBERTY

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Jul 27, 2011

I love tuna salad for lunch and when I came across this recipe it sounded different so I thought I'd give it a try. I used only one 6 oz. can of tuna with 2 Tbsp. of Hellman's light mayo and curry powder vs. dried dill weed. I added some chopped celery for some crunch and a little salt and pepper. This was a a nice departure from my usual tuna salad - slightly sweet and great on lightly toasted whole grain bread!

—Jillian

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Jun 08, 2007

Great twist on an old recipe. The tuna, of course, is soft and I knew my family wouldn't like it that way so I added about 2 T. sliced almonds and omitted the dill. Great lunch box addition for my husband and the kids. Instead of the same old, same old carrots or celery, the cranberries add an unexpected twist. My husband called me from work to tell me that he LOVED the tuna -- thank you for getting my husband to eat his lunch!

—Marian

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Oct 08, 2006

This is one of my all-time favs from this site! I craved this sandwich when I was preggers with my boys! I would put chips in the sandwich for the salt content. I love the sweet/salty combo, and I always add extra dill! I stock dried cranberries and tuna in my pantry just to make this. Thanks for the great tuna salad recipe!

—opal~/~dragonfly (dana)

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Oct 22, 2005

This is quite tasty, and a nice change from the regular tuna sandwich. I like the dill and the cranberries together. I put mine on some crispbread, with some dill pickle relish and topped with a bit of grated cheddar.

—Fâché

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Mar 21, 2006

Had a change of plans for supper...had a pork tenderloin out but the dogs decided they would like it for supper more than we would. I needed something fast (nothing defrosted) and thought this would do the trick. I loved the cranberries mixed in. I actually added 1 more tbsp. of lite mayonnaise (preference) and added more cranberries to the tuna mixture. Thanks

—LESLEYfromWI

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Nutrition

Calories
164 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
4.9 g
2%

Cholesterol
28 mg
9%

Fat
6.2 g
9%

Fiber
0.3 g
1%

Protein
21.5 g
43%

Sodium
178 mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Tuna Salad with Cranberries

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 164
Calories from Fat: 56

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.2g 9 %
Saturated Fat 1g 5 %
Cholesterol 28mg 9 %
Sodium 178mg 7 %
** Potassium 203mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.9g 2 %
Dietary Fiber 0.3g 1 %
Protein 21.5g 43 %
** Sugars 3.7g
Vitamin A 1 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 1 %
Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 117 %
** Vitamin B6 21 %
** Magnesium 8 %
** Folate 2 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.