Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise, homemade (page 284) or store-bought
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 crisp, tart apples, such as Granny Smith, Mutsu or Honeycrisp, peeled, cored, and cut into 1/8-inch cubes
  • 3 small cans (about 18 ounces total) canned tuna in spring water, drained and separated into chunks
  • 6 tablespoons finely diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 8 slices multi-grain bread

Method

  • Toast the walnuts in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.
  • Alternatively, roast the walnuts in a preheated 300F oven for 10 minutes, or until they smell toasted.
  • Remove the walnuts to a plate and set aside to cool.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, and cider vinegar in a small bowl.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Adjust the seasonings as needed.
  • Combine the walnuts, apples, tuna, red onion, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Toss with half the dressing.
  • Add more dressing, if desired.
  • Spread the salad over 4 slices of bread.
  • Top with the other 4 slices.
  • Cut each sandwich in half, and serve.