Tasty Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistible Tasty Tuna Salad, a quick and healthy recipe bursting with fresh, zesty flavors. Made with tender canned tuna, crisp celery, tangy dill pickles, and a hint of red onion, this classic dish is tied together with a creamy, lemon-infused dressing. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant herbal note, while the option to include diced hard-boiled eggs lends extra richness and protein. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a sandwich filling, a topping for leafy greens, or served alongside your favorite crackers. Whether you're prepping for a busy weekday lunch or a light, crowd-pleasing meal, this easy tuna salad recipe is sure to become a staple.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna in water
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 eggs Optional: hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to break it into smaller pieces.
Finely dice the celery, red onion, and dill pickles. Add them to the mixing bowl with the tuna.
Chop the fresh parsley and, if using, dice the hard-boiled eggs. Add these to the bowl.
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and mix gently but thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if desired.
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with crackers, in sandwiches, or on a bed of greens.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.2 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 522 mg | 174% | |
| Sodium | 1701 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.4 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 84.3 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.1 mcg | 26% | |
| Calcium | 115 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 968 mg | 21% | |
*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.
