Simple Waldorf Tuna Salad

SERVES 2

GLUTEN-FREE · DAIRY-FREE · PALEO · WHOLE30 IF MODIFIED · GRAIN-FREE

Total time: 15 minutes

If there were a contest for easiest recipe in this book, this one takes the cake. And it’s one of my go-to recipes to make because, let’s be honest, there are always those nights when cooking just isn’t in the cards. So instead of ordering takeout, try whipping up this simple salad instead. It has layers of great flavors and textures, including a slightly sweet and creamy poppy seed dressing, and comes together in 15 minutes or less.

• for the poppy seed dressing
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (1 lemon)
• 1 tablespoon honey (omit for Whole30)
• 1 teaspoon mustard
• ½ teaspoon poppy seeds
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• for the salad
• 4 cups packed mixed greens
• 1 cup halved red seedless grapes
• 1 cup thinly sliced red apple, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 medium)
• 1 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
• 2 (5-ounce) cans of tuna, drained and broken into bite-size pieces

make the poppy seed dressing In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon, poppy seeds, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper, if desired. Set aside.

make the salad In a large bowl, combine the greens, grapes, apples, and walnuts. Drizzle with your desired amount of dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated. Add the tuna and give the salad one final gentle toss.