Sweet & Salty Holiday Tuna Salad
This Holiday Tuna Salad is a perfect blend of sweet, salty, crunchy, and savory. With roasted butternut squash, crisp apples, juicy pomegranate seeds, and premium Van Ecuador Tuna Fillets, this vibrant salad is the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Perfect for the Holidays – A festive mix of seasonal ingredients
✔ Balanced & Flavorful – A blend of sweet, tangy, and savory elements
✔ Wholesome & Delicious – Packed with protein, fiber, and healthy fats
Ingredients
- Roasted Butternut Squash (tossed with olive oil, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt & pepper)
- Spring mix
- 1 apple, sliced
- 1 pear, sliced
- Pomegranate seeds
- Caramelized pecans
- 1 jar Van Ecuador Tuna Fillets in Water
- Feta cheese, crumbled
Dressing:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
How to Make It
- Roast the butternut squash: Toss with olive oil, cinnamon, maple syrup, salt, and pepper. Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and Dijon mustard.
- Assemble the salad: Layer spring mix, sliced apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, caramelized pecans, tuna fillets, and feta cheese in a bowl.
- Drizzle with dressing, toss gently, and enjoy!
