Tuna Curried Salad

I will always remember this recipe not because it was a commonality in my house growing up but because of it's connection to one of my best friends.  Every time I make this recipe I think of one dance performance in middle school.  My friends and I were in the company program so when it came time for the spring shows, we were in every show and spent the week prior at every dress rehearsal. I usually brought breakfast, lunch and tons of snacks to get me through each day.  I will always remember this recipe because I sat down one day for lunch next to one of my best friends and we had the exact same thing.  We didn't have a turkey and cheese sandwich but this unique recipe both of our mom's loved.  She had chicken curried salad and I had tuna.  I have never made it with chicken but I'm sure it's just as good.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup plain yogurt 

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 tbs lemon juice

2 tbs curry powder

1/4 cup cashews toasted (I usually am too lazy to toast)

3 5oz. cans of tuna

1 cup finely chopped unpeeled red apple

1/4 cup pickle relish

1/2 cup raisins (the recipe calls for them to be plumped in hot water for 15 minutes- I again, am usually too lazy to do that)

2 tbs. minced green onion

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayo, lemon juice and curry powder. Blend well and set aside.

Toast the nuts, chop coarsely and set aside.

In a larger bowl, combine the tuna, apple, relish, drained raisins, onion and toasted nuts.  Stir in the yogurt mixture to taste (I usually throw it all in).

The great thing about this is you can use it as a salad or put it on sandwiches.  We used to do sandwiches on toasted wheat bread or lettuce wraps.  I bought some whole wheat wraps this week so I made wraps throughout the week for lunch.

If you like tuna fish you have to try this recipe!