Dill Tuna Salad

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Bright, zesty, and irresistibly creamy, this Dill Tuna Salad is the perfect quick and easy recipe to elevate your lunch or snack game. Made with tender canned tuna, aromatic fresh dill, crisp diced celery, and tangy red onion, it bursts with fresh flavors in every bite. A hint of lemon juice and a touch of Dijon mustard adds a delightful zing, while the creamy mayonnaise ties it all together for a perfectly balanced texture. Ready in just 10 minutes and with no cooking required, it's an effortless choice for busy days. Enjoy it chilled on a crisp bed of lettuce, piled high on your favorite bread for a satisfying sandwich, or paired with crackers for a light and flavorful appetizer. Healthy, versatile, and packed with protein, this tuna salad is destined to become a lunchtime favorite!

Recipe Information

• Prep Time: 10 min
• Cook Time: N/A
• Total Time: 10 min
• Servings: 4 servings
• Difficulty: Medium

🥘 Ingredients

9 items

• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water)
• 0.33 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) fresh dill
• 1 stalk (finely diced) celery
• 2 tablespoons (finely minced) red onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) salt
• 0.25 teaspoon (or to taste) black pepper

📝 Instructions

7 steps

1. Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer to a medium-sized mixing bowl.

2. Add the mayonnaise, chopped fresh dill, diced celery, and minced red onion to the bowl.

3. Stir the ingredients together until the tuna is evenly coated and combined.

4. Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to distribute the flavors.

5. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

6. Chill the tuna salad in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

7. Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich filling, or with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving (122.7g)

Calories		212
% Daily Value*
Total Fat		15.8 g	20%
	Saturated Fat	2.6 g	13%
	Polyunsaturated Fat	0.0 g
Cholesterol		36 mg	12%
Sodium		532 mg	23%
Total Carbohydrate		1.3 g	0%
	Dietary Fiber	0.4 g	1%
	Total Sugars	0.4 g
Protein		15.8 g	32%
Vitamin D		1.7 mcg	8%
Calcium		20 mg	2%
Iron		1.1 mg	6%
Potassium		227 mg	5%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 568 cal (67.4%%)

Protein: 254 cal (30.1%%)

Carbs: 21 cal (2.5%%)