Classic Tuna Fish Salad
Transform your lunchtime routine with this deliciously fresh Classic Tuna Fish Salad! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna and enhanced with crisp celery, tangy red onion, and the zest of lemon juice, this easy-to-make recipe strikes the perfect balance of creamy richness from mayonnaise and a hint of sharpness from Dijon mustard. Fresh dill adds an aromatic touch, while salt and black pepper tie the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile tuna salad can be served cold as a sandwich filling, atop a bed of greens, or tucked into a pita for a satisfying, healthy meal. Perfect for meal prep or impromptu gatherings, this recipe is a timeless favorite that’s as simple as it is flavorful.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans canned tuna
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 celery stalks
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Open the canned tuna and drain the liquid thoroughly. Place the tuna in a large mixing bowl and use a fork to flake it into smaller pieces.
Wash and finely chop the celery stalks into small bite-sized pieces and dice the red onion finely. Add them to the mixing bowl with the tuna.
Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, and dijon mustard to the bowl. Mix well to ensure that the tuna is evenly coated.
Chop the fresh dill finely and add it to the mixture along with the salt and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the tuna salad cold as a sandwich filling, on a bed of mixed greens, or stuffed in a pita.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.5 g | 126% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.0 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 268 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 3456 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.9 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.8 g | ||
| Protein | 111.9 g | 224% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 104 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1198 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
