My Favorite Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with "My Favorite Tuna Salad," a quick and easy recipe that captures the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and fresh flavors. Featuring protein-packed canned tuna blended with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, and crunchy bites of celery, red onion, and pickles, this tuna salad is anything but ordinary. A squeeze of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley add a bright, herbaceous finishing touch, making it a flavorful, satisfying option for sandwiches, wraps, or light salads. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is a go-to for busy weekdays or meal prep. Enjoy a nutritious, versatile classic that's easy to customize to your taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
- 0.25 cups mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoons dijon mustard
- 0.25 cups celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cups red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons pickles, finely diced
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, breaking it up with a fork until flaky.
Add the mayonnaise and dijon mustard to the bowl, and stir to combine with the tuna.
Fold in the finely diced celery, red onion, and pickles to add crunch and flavor.
Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and stir in the chopped parsley for added brightness.
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and mix everything thoroughly.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately on bread, in a wrap, over a salad, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
802 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.2 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1968 mg | 86% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 4.0 g | ||
| Protein | 73.8 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 92 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 1124 mg | 24% | |
*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.
