Source: MRS 2014
MRS: 636 — Salad Entrees (600s)

Tuna Salad with Crackers

Meal Component Contribution:
2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1 oz. eq. whole grain, 1/8 cup other vegetable
Number of Portions: 50  Size of Portion: 1/2 cup tuna salad and three 2-pack crackers
Recipe HACCP Process: #1 - No cook
Meat/Meat Alternate Whole Grains Vegetables (Other)
  •  Meat/Meat Alternate
  •  Whole Grains
  •  Vegetables (Other)

INGREDIENT
MEASURE (FOR 50 SERVINGS)
Eggs, Whole, Hard Cooked
8 egg(s)
Tuna, Chunk Light, #280
3 packet(s), 43 ounce pouch
Celery, Fresh, Diced, #604
1 quart(s) + 3 1/2 cup(s)
Onions, Chopped, Dehydrated, #278
1/3 cup(s) + 2 teaspoon(s)
Pickles, Relish, Sweet, #274
8 3/4 ounce(s)
Mustard, Powder, Dry, #332
1/2 tablespoon(s)
Mayonnaise, Reduced Calorie, Bulk, #283
2 pound(s) + 11 ounce(s)
Lettuce, Iceberg, Cleaned, Cored, Fresh #634
1 pound(s) + 4 ounce(s)
Tomatoes, Whole, Red, Ripe, Raw, #631
7 medium
Crackers, Saltines, WGR, 2 count package, #207
150 package(s)
DIRECTIONS

1.

To make tuna salad:

  • Chop cooked eggs.
  • Drain and flake tuna in large mixing bowl.
  • Combine tuna, celery, onions, pickle relish, dry mustard, mayonnaise and eggs. Mix lightly until well blended. Cover and place in refrigerator until ready to use.

CCP:  Cover and refrigerate at 41 degrees F or lower until ready for service.

2.

Rinse lettuce thoroughly under cold running water, if not prewashed, then drain. Separate lettuce leaves, and dry thoroughly.
Rinse tomatoes under cold running water, then drain. Cut each tomato into 8 wedges.

3.

Portion tuna salad with #8 scoop onto lettuce leaf and place one tomato wedge on the side.
Serve with three 2-count packs of crackers.
Portion one salad with crackers per serving. Each portion provides 2 oz. eq. of meat/meat alternate, 1 oz. eq. whole grain and 1/8 cup other vegetable.

CCP: Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower) until ready for service. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Cover, label, and date any leftovers

Production Notes

Use commodity products when available.

Nutrients Per Serving
Calories
254
Carbohydrates
16.97 g
Dietary Fiber
1.48 g
Protein
19.90 g
Sodium
696.95 mg
Total Fat
11.25 g
Sat. Fat
1.13 g
Trans Fat
0.00 g


Illustrated Steps for Preparation of Tuna Salad with Crackers
1.

One serving of Tuna Salad with Crackers