Sunday Supper Tuna Salad
Elevate your weeknight rotation with this vibrant and hearty Sunday Supper Tuna Salad, perfect for a quick 15-minute meal that's as nutritious as it is satisfying. Packed with tender, protein-rich canned tuna, crisp diced celery, English cucumber, and sweet halved grape tomatoes, this salad bursts with fresh textures and flavors. A creamy base of mayonnaise with a tangy touch of Dijon mustard and zesty lemon juice ties it all together, while a sprinkle of chopped parsley adds a bright herbal note. Serve it chilled on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves, alongside crusty bread or crackers for a refined yet fuss-free dinner or lunch. This no-cook recipe is a deliciously versatile option that's sure to be a hit at the table! Perfect keywords: "quick tuna salad recipe," "healthy tuna salad," "no-cook supper ideas," "easy meal prep recipes."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 0.333 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
- 0.5 cup (diced) celery
- 0.5 cup (diced) English cucumber
- 1 cup (halved) grape tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons (chopped) parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 leaves (optional for serving) lettuce leaves
- 4 slices (optional for serving) crusty bread or crackers
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a fork.
Add the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the tuna, mixing thoroughly until evenly coated.
Stir in the finely diced red onion, diced celery, diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, and chopped parsley.
Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.
Taste the tuna salad and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce leaves, with crusty bread or crackers on the side for a heartier meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
87 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.7 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 1362 mg | 59% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 16.0 g | 32% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 46 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 339 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.
