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Orange Pecan Tuna Salad

This recipe makes a nice light tuna salad. The orange and pecans add a pleasantly sweet and nutty effect, and there is no mayo! It tastes great on sandwiches, with saltines and even on just a bed of lettuce!
Course Main Course, Salad

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can water packed tuna, drained and flaked (12 oz)
  • 1 Tbsp sour cream
  • 1/2 Tbsp mustard
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 2 Tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans
  • garlic salt, to taste
  • onion powder, to taste
  • ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions
 

  • Mix together the tuna, sour cream, mustard, relish, orange juice, pecans, garlic salt, onion powder, and black pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Makes 3 servings. Enjoy!
  • Note: Drained mandarin oranges may be added for extra orange flavor. Salad can also be garnished with wedges of hard boiled eggs.