Tuna Salad and Apple Slices USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Centers

4 from 1 vote

Skip the bread and serve this tuna salad with apple slices, celery, or cucumbers.

CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION

½ cup fruit

1 oz eq meat/meat alternate

Source

Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time15

Keyword: 6 serving, Ages 3-5, Spring 2022, CACFP Snack Menu Planner - Family Recipes, CACFP Snack Menu Planner - Family Recipes Ages 3-5

Age Group: Ages 3-5

Serving Size: 6

Program Type: CACFP

Program Meal Type: Snack

Program Meal Component: Meats, Fruits

Meal Service Temperature: Cold

Cooking Method: No Cook

Season: Summer, Fall, Spring, Winter

Calories: 89

1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
2 Tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
3 cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)

1 cup Tuna, canned, in water, drained
2 Tbsp Mayonnaise, reduced-fat
¼ cup Cheddar cheese, reduced-fat, shredded
¼ tsp Celery seed, dried
1 tsp Pickle relish, sweet
3 cups Apples, fresh, unpeeled, cored, sliced thin (gently wash apples under running water before cutting)

Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
In a small bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, cheese, celery, and pickle relish. Stir until well-blended (see notes).
Serve 2 Tbsp tuna salad and ½ cup apple slices (about 5–7). Serve immediately, or keep cold at 40 °F or lower.