Cranberry Tuna Salad
Add a delightful twist to your classic tuna salad with this Cranberry Tuna Salad recipe! Bursting with sweet and tangy dried cranberries, crisp bits of celery, and the subtle zing of red onion, this dish is as refreshing as it is satisfying. A creamy dressing made from a blend of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice ties everything together, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required, this easy-to-make tuna salad is ideal for meal prep or a quick lunch. Serve it chilled as a sandwich filler, wrap, or pair it with crackers for a light, protein-packed snack. Whether you’re looking for a healthy lunch idea or something new to jazz up your tuna, this Cranberry Tuna Salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (packed in water, drained)
- 0.25 cup dried cranberries
- 0.25 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, breaking it apart with a fork into small flakes.
Add the dried cranberries, diced celery, and diced red onion to the tuna. Mix well to distribute the ingredients evenly.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the mayonnaise mixture into the tuna mixture. Stir until all the ingredients are well coated and combined.
If desired, fold in chopped fresh parsley for added freshness and flavor.
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together, or serve immediately.
Enjoy the Cranberry Tuna Salad as a sandwich filling, wrap, or with crackers for a quick and delicious meal or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
644 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 44.9 g | 58% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 79 mg | 26% | |
| Sodium | 1068 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.7 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.9 g | ||
| Protein | 15.5 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 8% | |
*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.
