Tuna Salad With Dried Cranberries
By Kareng
@kareng (80243)
United States
July 7, 2021 7:57pm CST
Yes, you read the title correctly. We had tuna salad sandwiches for lunch today and I fixed mine with some dried cranberries in it. My husband does not like dried cranberries in his tuna salad so I just put some into mine when I make the sandwich. That way we are both happy and I don't have to put two containers of left overs in the refrigerator.
I got hooked on this addition when we first moved to the area. Back then a combination book store/antique store/tea room was in town. I love books and antiques so wrangled the man inside one Saturday afternoon. We met the owners and had fun talking to them about different things. It turned out we had a good bit in common and the gentleman's family were decendants of the family that origninally built our home.
We ended up ordering a sandwich before leaving which was tuna salad. It had cranberries in it and was delicious. So from now on I toss in a few cranberries in my tuna salad.
Have you ever tried tuna salad with dried cranberries in it? Do you want to now?
Photo Credit: Pixabay, Public Domain
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@moffittjc (128835)
• Gainesville, Florida
8 Jul 21
I have never had a tuna salad or a tuna sandwich with cranberries, but it sounds like it would be worth a try.
By the way, when I was at the grocery store last night (getting some OJ, not panic shopping in prep for the tropical storm), I noticed that all the cans and pouches of tuna fish were sold out. I guess other people were panic-buying because of the approaching storm. It sure rained a ton today, and the flooding is pretty bad, but I never did lose power. I guess some of the folks who live out in the country probably lost power, but otherwise this storm was really a non-event.
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
8 Jul 21
@moffittjc I'm glad to hear you survived the storm OK. I saw it go over Gainesville and was worried about you.
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@lovebuglena (52144)
• Staten Island, New York
9 Jul 21
I would never think that canned tuna would be sold out.
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@GardenGerty (169474)
• United States
8 Jul 21
I have put dried cranberries in chicken salad. I may have to try it in tuna. If I ever run out of leftovers, that is.
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
10 Jul 21
If I remember to buy some dried cranberries I'd be willing to try that combination. It sounds interesting.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
12 Jul 21
@MarshaMusselman I just add a small handfull...or palm of your hand. If putting on sandwich which I have been doing lately since hubby doesn't care for them, just add them where you want them!
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@MarshaMusselman (38865)
• Midland, Michigan
11 Jul 21
@kareng I already bought some. How many do you add, do you have any idea? I almost made some last night but will wait a few days as we're getting a new fridge on Monday.
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@lovebuglena (52144)
• Staten Island, New York
9 Jul 21
I like dried cranberries in my tuna salad. I even add diced apples to it as well if I have any at home.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
9 Jul 21
@lovebuglena All the time down here when we are threatened with a hurricane. You have to have supplies on hand to feed family for up to two weeks without electricity so tuna is a good choice along with good old peanut butter and jelly!
@lovebuglena (52144)
• Staten Island, New York
9 Jul 21
@kareng I really like it. I sometimes add diced red radishes too.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
8 Jul 21
Was just answering a fellow mylotter's discussion on fish that led to tuna sandwich preparations.
Cranberry is good but not readily available in our market. Am sure the said sandwich has a delightful taste.
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@eileenleyva (27555)
• Philippines
8 Jul 21
@kareng Will keep that in mind in case I get to have a pack of cranberries.
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@Marilynda1225 (91086)
• United States
8 Jul 21
I've never tried dried cranberries in tuna salad but it certainly sounds jazzy (and good). I think I might have to give this a try, I do love tuna salad
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
10 Jul 21
@Marilynda1225 It's one of my favorites!
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@LindaOHio (222302)
• United States
8 Jul 21
I'm not a big tuna salad fan. I will eat it; but I don't usually like fish. Our Friday Meals on Wheels meal will be tuna salad coincidentally!
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@RebeccasFarm (91297)
• United States
8 Jul 21
I had never tried that but I would eat it
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@wolfgirl569 (135744)
• Marion, Ohio
8 Jul 21
@kareng I cant eat fish. Upsets my stomach.
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@kareng (80243)
• United States
8 Jul 21
I think the lady incorporated all of her hobbies into the store!! They also had things in the basement which was huge and she had a lot of needlework kits and patterns. It was fun browsing there! I was sad to see that they closed a couple of years later. I believe that was due to health problems for one of them.
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@YuleimaVzla (1857)
• Maracaibo, Venezuela
18 Jul 21
Oh, wow! I love the sweet flavors of foods that are supposed to be salty like pineapple with pork or salad cooked with potatoes and apples. I had not come up with something like what you ate today, but without hesitation I would try. Another dressing that I have tried and he likes is that of mayonnaise with green vegetables and raisins, in sandwiches it goes very well, I love these flavors!
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@DocAndersen (54399)
• United States
8 Jul 21
i am laughing outloud. That is the exact same way it happens in our house. My wife loves dried cranberries in her Tuna Salad, I do not!
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