Dairy-Free Classic Tuna Fish Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Dairy-Free Classic Tuna Fish Salad, a creamy yet light twist on a beloved comfort food. Packed with tender canned tuna, crisp celery, tangy dill pickles, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this recipe delivers layers of fresh and vibrant flavors without any dairy. The silky dairy-free mayonnaise and Dijon mustard bring the dish together, while red onion and parsley add pops of color and aromatic depth. Perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper, this quick 15-minute recipe can be served chilled on bread, wraps, or a bed of greens—making it ideal for meal prep or a balanced yet satisfying meal. Gluten-free and dairy-free, this tuna salad caters to diverse dietary needs, ensuring classic flavor without compromise.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans canned tuna in water
- 0.5 cup dairy-free mayonnaise
- 1 large celery stalk
- 2 tablespoons dill pickles
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely chop the celery stalk, dill pickles, and red onion.
Add the chopped celery, pickles, and onion to the bowl with the tuna.
Add the dairy-free mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined.
Chop the fresh parsley and fold it into the tuna mixture for added flavor.
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Serve on your choice of bread, wraps, or over a bed of greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.1 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 2812 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.6 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 73.4 g | 147% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 74 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 905 mg | 19% | |
*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.
