Tuna or chicken salad scoops Recipe

Name: Tuna or chicken salad scoops
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 2 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained, or 2 cups cooked shredded chicken; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 large butter lettuce leaves or 16 endive leaves

American · Main course · 15 min total

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A creamy, flavorful salad served in crisp lettuce cups or scoops, perfect for a light lunch or appetizer.

15
min prep

4
servings

280
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained, or 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
8 large butter lettuce leaves or 16 endive leaves

Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the tuna or chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, pickle relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Spoon the salad into the lettuce or endive leaves, dividing evenly.
Serve immediately.

Tips

Refrigerate any leftover salad for up to 2 days.
For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds or walnuts.
Serve as a sandwich filling on toasted bread if preferred.

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