Apple Tuna Cheddar Bites
Apple Tuna Cheddar Bites
Ingredients
For the Apple & Cheese Base
- 2 red apples, large
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch squares
For the Tuna Salad
- 2 cans flaked tuna, 5-ounce, drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red apple, small diced cubes
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup microgreens
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the apple base: Wash and core the 2 large red apples. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. You should get approximately 12-16 slices.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Prepare the tuna salad ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the drained flaked tuna. Add the finely diced red onion, finely diced celery, and the small diced red apple cubes to the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Mix the tuna salad: Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the tuna mixture. Stir everything together thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Assemble the bites: Lay out the apple slices on a serving platter. Place one square of cheddar cheese on top of each apple slice. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared tuna salad mixture onto each apple and cheese base.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Garnish and serve: Lightly sprinkle microgreens over each assembled apple tuna cheddar bite. Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed, crunchy snack!
⏱️ 2 min
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Apple Tuna Cheddar Bites
Ingredients
For the Apple & Cheese Base
- 2 red apples, large
- 4 ounces cheddar cheese, cut into 1-inch squares
For the Tuna Salad
- 2 cans flaked tuna, 5-ounce, drained
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/2 cup red apple, small diced cubes
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup microgreens
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the apple base: Wash and core the 2 large red apples. Slice them into 1/4-inch thick rounds. You should get approximately 12-16 slices.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Prepare the tuna salad ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the drained flaked tuna. Add the finely diced red onion, finely diced celery, and the small diced red apple cubes to the bowl.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Mix the tuna salad: Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to the tuna mixture. Stir everything together thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined and coated with the dressing.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Assemble the bites: Lay out the apple slices on a serving platter. Place one square of cheddar cheese on top of each apple slice. Spoon a generous amount of the prepared tuna salad mixture onto each apple and cheese base.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Garnish and serve: Lightly sprinkle microgreens over each assembled apple tuna cheddar bite. Serve immediately and enjoy your protein-packed, crunchy snack!
⏱️ 2 min