Tuna Salad and Apple Slices USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Skip the bread and serve this tuna salad with apple slices, celery, or cucumbers.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION¾ cup fruit1 oz eq meat/meat alternateSource: Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- ¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
- 1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
- 4½ cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
Quantity
6 Serving
- 1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- ¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
- 1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
- 4½ cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- ¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
- 1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
- 4½ cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
Quantity
6 Serving
- 1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- ¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
- 1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
- 4½ cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
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Ingredients
6 Serving
- 1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- ¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
- 1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
- 4½ cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
Quantity
6 Serving
- 1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- ¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
- 1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
- 4½ cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- ¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
- 1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
- 4½ cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
Quantity
6 Serving
- 1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- ¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
- 1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
- 4½ cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
6 Serving
- 1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- ¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
- 1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
- 4½ cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
Quantity
6 Serving
- 1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
- ¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
- ¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
- 1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
- 4½ cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)
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Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- In a small bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, cheese, celery, and pickle relish. Stir until well-blended (see notes).
- Serve 2 Tbsp tuna salad and ¾ cup apple slices (about 7–9). Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Tuna Salad and Apple Slices USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving 2 Tbsp tuna salad and ¾ cup apple slices
Calories 110
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g5%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 152mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 10g11%
Protein 8g16%
Calcium 11mg1%
Iron 0mg0%
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*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS: • Contains milk (cheese) and fish (tuna).• To keep fresh cut fruit from turning brown, coat them with an acidic juice, such as lemon or orange, or use a commercial anti-darkening agent.• If preparing in advance, store tuna salad in an airtight container at 40 °F or lower until ready to serve.
Yield / Volume