Name: Curried Tuna Salad with Apples and Currants
Total time: 20 min
Yield: Serves 4 (Makes about 2 cups, enough for 4 sandwiches)
Cuisine: US & Canada
Ingredients: 2 (6-ounce) cans solid white tuna in water; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon table salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 small rib celery, minced (about 1/4 cup); 2 tablespoons minced red onion; 1 apple, firm and juicy, cut in 1/4-inch dice (about 1 cup); 1/4 cup currants; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil leaves; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Why This Recipe Works

In developing our best tuna salad recipe, we discovered three steps that eliminated watery texture and bland flavor: First, we chose the best brand of tuna; then, we drained it in a colander or strainer; finally, we seasoned the tuna before adding the mayonnaise.

Instructions

Drain tuna in colander and shred with fingers until no clumps remain and texture is fine and even. Transfer tuna to medium bowl and mix in lemon juice, salt, pepper, celery, onion, apple, currants, and basil until evenly blended. Mix curry powder into mayonnaise and mustard and fold in until tuna is evenly moistened. (Can be covered and refrigerated up to 3 days.)