Herbed Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime game with this refreshing and flavor-packed Herbed Tuna Salad, a quick and healthy recipe that comes together in just 15 minutes! This versatile dish features flaky canned tuna combined with vibrant fresh parsley and dill, crisp celery, and zesty red onion, all bound together by a creamy dressing of tangy Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and mayonnaise. Perfectly seasoned with a touch of salt and pepper, this tuna salad is a delightful balance of brightness and crunch. Serve it over crisp mixed greens, tucked into a sandwich, or paired with crackers for a satisfying meal or snack. Whether you're meal prepping or whipping up a last-minute dish, this easy herbed tuna salad is a must-try for tuna lovers seeking a fresh twist on a classic!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 1 stalk celery
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed salad greens or bread (optional)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a medium mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to break it apart.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and dill. Add them to the tuna bowl.
Dice the celery into small pieces and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl with the tuna.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or lemon juice to enhance the flavor.
Serve the herbed tuna salad over mixed greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers, depending on your preference.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
543 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.9 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 65 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 1749 mg | 76% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.1 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.3 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.5 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 233 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1625 mg | 35% | |
*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.
