Homemade Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this quick and creamy Homemade Tuna Salad, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or vibrant salads. Featuring protein-packed canned tuna, crisp celery, tangy dill pickle relish, and a hint of zesty lemon juice, this classic recipe is ready in just 15 minutes. Fresh parsley adds a pop of herbaceous flavor, while a dash of red onion brings subtle sweetness and crunch. With its customizable seasoning and no-cook preparation, this chilled tuna salad is a versatile, crowd-pleasing dish ideal for meal prep or casual dining. Try it today for a flavorful, refreshing twist on a traditional favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly, using a colander or fine-mesh sieve to ensure all the excess liquid is removed.
In a medium mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork until it reaches your desired consistency.
Finely chop the celery stalks and add to the tuna.
Finely dice the red onion to fill 1/4 cup and add it to the mixing bowl with the tuna and celery.
Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl.
Squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the tuna mixture.
Mix in 1 tablespoon of dill pickle relish for an extra tangy flavor.
Season the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.
Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and incorporate it into the tuna mixture.
Stir the ingredients together until well-combined and creamy.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serve the tuna salad chilled over a bed of greens, or use it as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or stuffed tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 89.2 g | 114% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2220 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 31.3 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 55.0 g | 110% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.4 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 86 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 695 mg | 15% | |
*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.
