Recipes for seafood salad have changed over the years. Once upon a time, tuna cans were so tightly packed with tuna there was no room for water. Now, that's not the case. This has been known to lead to watery tuna or seafood salad, based on older recipes. This recipe must be adjusted each time it is made due to varying liquid amounts in the cans. Many variations on basic tuna salad exist, including mixing it with cooked noodles. This is not a safe salad to take on a picnic beyond the backyard. It will spoil quickly if unrefrigerated.
Pre Cook Preparation:
Marinate: No, though it is better after 12 hours of refrigeration
B. Timer set to the time to begin preparation prior to cooking
C. Stay with meal to stir frequently
Meal Adaptations:
Physical Accommodations:
Frozen or canned vegetables can be used
Sit on a stool while stirring
Visual Accommodations:
Colored chopping boards
Potential Food Allergy or Intolerance:
Crab
Cracker crumbs (gluten)
Eggs
Mayonnaise
Mushrooms
Onions
Pepper
Relish (peppers)
Shrimp
Spices
Tuna
Meatless Preparation Avoid:
Crab
Eggs
Tuna
Shrimp
Substitute with: ________________
Utensils:
Chopping board
Fork
Mixing bowl
Wooden Spoon
Pan: None
Ingredients:
Meat:
6.5 ounces of crab
4 boiled eggs
5 ounces of baby shrimp
5 ounces of tuna
Vegetables:
Optional:
6 ounces of peas
Other ingredients:
1/4 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup of mayonnaise (adjust as needed)
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons of pickle relish (or diced pickles)
Dash of salt
Optional:
Garlic powder
Cracker crumbs (gluten free)
Lemon pepper
Spices, such as pepper, to taste
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Preparation:
1. Boil at full boil for 10 minutes 4 eggs.
Takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
2. Chop and add to medium sized mixing bowl:
1/4 cup of celery
6.5 ounces of crab
4 boiled eggs
1/2 cup of mayonnaise (adjust as needed)
1/4 cup of onions
2 tablespoons of pickles
5 ounces of baby shrimp
5 ounces of tuna
Optional:
6 ounces of peas
Spices such as pepper to taste
Commonly: garlic powder, lemon pepper
3. Mix well with a wooden spoon.
4. Add more mayonnaise if needed.
5. If too moist, crumble, and add a few gluten free crackers until moisture level is correct.
Cook Temperature: None
Cook Time: None
Servings: 4
Storage Solutions: Square containers in individual servings
Counter safe: 30 minutes and place in the fridge
Fridge safe: 3 to 5 days * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Freezer safe: Don't freeze * Per FDA Storage Chart link in Resources
Reheat Instructions:
Allow to warm on plate for 3 to 5 minutes before eating.
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