Mount Vernon Tuna Salad

Name: Mount Vernon Tuna Salad
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2-4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans light chunk tuna in water, drained; 1/3 cup plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 cup walnuts, in pieces; 1/2 cup unsweetened dates, chopped; 1/2 cup dried cherries, chopped; 2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped fine; 1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts

Submitted by ChefLee

"I made up this tuna salad with dried cherries and walnuts in honor of George Washington's birthday. I hope you enjoy!"

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Ready In:: 55mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 2-4

ingredients

2 (6 ounce) cans light chunk tuna in water, drained
¹⁄₃ cup plain yogurt
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₄ cup walnuts, in pieces
¹⁄₂ cup unsweetened dates, chopped
¹⁄₂ cup dried cherries, chopped
2 teaspoons of fresh mint, chopped fine
1 (6 1/2 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts

directions

In a medium bowl; add your tuna, walnuts, cherries, and dates.
Remove each artichoke heart from the jar and cut into bite-size pieces. This will also serve to drain them.
In a small bowl; mix yogurt, lemon juice, artichoke hearts, and mint.
Add the yogurt mix to the tuna mix and stir well.
Chill then serve.