Best 4 Darras Famous Tuna Waldorf Salad Sandwich Filling Recipes

Darra's Famous Tuna Waldorf Salad Sandwich Filling is a classic American dish that has been enjoyed for generations. It's a simple, yet flavorful combination of tuna, celery, apple, walnuts, and mayonnaise. This versatile salad can be served on bread, crackers, or as a dip. The article provides three different recipes for this classic dish:

1. **Darra's Original Tuna Waldorf Salad Sandwich Filling:** This is the original recipe that started it all. It's made with canned tuna, diced celery, chopped apple, chopped walnuts, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

2. **Darra's Tuna Waldorf Salad Sandwich Filling with Grapes:** This variation adds a touch of sweetness and crunch with the addition of red or green grapes.

3. **Darra's Tuna Waldorf Salad Sandwich Filling with Dried Cherries:** This variation adds a bit of tartness and chewiness with the addition of dried cherries.

All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your salad creamy or chunky, sweet or savory, there's a Darra's Famous Tuna Waldorf Salad Sandwich Filling recipe for you.

Let's cook with our recipes!

TUNA WALDORF SALAD

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Provided by Food Network

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pouch or 1 can (5 oz.) tuna
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. raisins
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/8 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 apple, large size, cored and chopped
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 Tbsp. walnuts or pecans, chopped
2 Tbsp. milk
Sugar, to taste

Steps:

In a large bowl, toss together apples and lemon juice. Add clery, raisins, walnuts and tuna; toss gently. In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, milk and cinnamon; blend well. (For a sweeter dressing add sugar.) Pour dressing over apple-tuna mixture; toss gently to coat.;

WALDORF TUNA SALAD

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I dress up tuna salad deliciously with apple, raisins, dates and walnuts, then I drizzle it all with a tangy yogurt dressing. -Shirley Glaab, Hattiesburg, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cans (6 ounces each) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
1 large red apple, chopped
1/3 cup chopped celery
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
4 lettuce leaves
1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the tuna, apple, celery, raisins, dates and walnuts. Combine yogurt and mayonnaise; add to tuna mixture and toss to coat. Serve on lettuce-lined plates; sprinkle with the cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 495mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TUNA WALDORF SALAD

Tuna Waldorf Salad image

Use this filling for sandwiches or to make tuna puffs. Fancy enough for company and special occasions. Easy enough for everyday. Canned chicken also works well in this recipe also.

Provided by Tarynne

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 Red Delicious apple, peeled and finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained (I use albacore)
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Steps:

Sprinkle Lemon juice over apples right after chopping.
Mix together rest of ingredients.
Use more mayonnaise if you want a creamier filling.
Use as a filling for sandwiches or puffs.
Note: For sandwiches I like to use the courser grained breads.
For puffs use shells as for cream puffs.
Serve either at room temperature or chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 21.5, Sodium 27.1, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.5, Protein 14.3

TUNA SALAD WITH FRESH DILL

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An easy to make tuna salad. Can be served inside of hollowed out tomatoes or papayas.

Provided by Jessica

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (5 ounce) can tuna
¼ cup diced celery
¼ cup chopped fresh dill weed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion
2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
2 tablespoons plain low-fat yogurt
½ teaspoon prepared Dijon-style mustard

Steps:

In a small bowl, mash tuna with juices from can. Add celery, dill, parsley, chives, mayonnaise, yogurt, and mustard; mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40.5 calories, Carbohydrate 2.3 g, Cholesterol 7.9 mg, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 78.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

Tips:

Use high-quality, oil-packed tuna for the best flavor.
Flake the tuna well with a fork before adding it to the salad.
Use crisp and fresh celery and apples for the best texture.
Dice the celery and apples into small pieces so that they are easy to eat.
Use a mayonnaise-based dressing for a classic Waldorf salad flavor.
Add some chopped walnuts or pecans for a crunchy texture.
Serve the salad on a bed of lettuce or in a wrap for a light and refreshing lunch.

Conclusion:

Darra's Famous Tuna Waldorf Salad Sandwich Filling is a delicious and versatile recipe that can be used for sandwiches, salads, and wraps. It is a great way to use up leftover tuna and is a perfect meal for a hot summer day. With its combination of tuna, celery, apples, walnuts, and mayonnaise, this salad is sure to please everyone at your table.