Our Favorite Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with *Our Favorite Tuna Salad*, a quick and delicious recipe that takes just 15 minutes to prepare and serves up vibrant flavors in every bite. Made with tender canned tuna, creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and a medley of fresh ingredients like crunchy celery, sweet pickle relish, and finely diced red onion, this dish is as versatile as it is satisfying. A hint of lemon juice and a sprinkle of fresh parsley add a bright, refreshing touch that pairs perfectly with the savory, well-balanced dressing. Whether served in a sandwich, atop crisp lettuce, or alongside crackers, this easy tuna salad is perfect for meal prepping, picnics, or a light and healthy lunch. With its creamy texture and bold flavor, it's sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 0.25 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Open the cans of tuna and drain them thoroughly. Use a fork to break apart the tuna into small flakes in a mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, celery, red onion, sweet pickle relish, chopped parsley, and lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna.
Season with salt and black pepper. Start with 1/4 teaspoon each, and adjust to taste later if needed.
Gently fold all the ingredients together using a spoon or spatula until well combined, ensuring the tuna absorbs the dressing and the vegetables are evenly distributed.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or a splash of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled on toasted bread, in a wrap, on top of crisp lettuce leaves, or alongside crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
868 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.2 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 2278 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.9 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 75.1 g | 150% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 113 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 1266 mg | 27% | |
*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.
