Easy Tuna Salad
Light, flavorful, and ready in just 10 minutes, this Easy Tuna Salad is the ultimate go-to recipe for a quick and nutritious meal. Featuring protein-packed canned tuna, crisp celery, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice, and a dash of Dijon mustard. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant touch, while a hint of salt and pepper perfects the seasoning. Whether enjoyed as a sandwich filling, a wrap, or served over a fresh bed of greens, this tuna salad is versatile, satisfying, and perfect for meal prepping. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, it’s the ideal recipe for busy weekdays or light lunches.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery
- 0.25 cups red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and transfer it into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Finely dice the celery and red onion, then add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the mixture.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to form a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir until evenly combined.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper, if needed.
Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens. Alternatively, refrigerate for up to 3 days for later use.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
544 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.9 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 87 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 1153 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.5 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.5 g | ||
| Protein | 15.7 g | 31% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 341 mg | 7% | |
*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.
