Tuna Crunch Lunch
Elevate your midday meal with this quick and flavorful Tuna Crunch Lunch, a protein-packed recipe that’s as versatile as it is satisfying. Featuring tender canned tuna paired with the crisp crunch of diced celery, red bell pepper, and green onions, this vibrant salad is tied together with a creamy, tangy dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice. Seasoned to perfection with a hint of salt and pepper, this dish is perfect for customizing to your dietary needs—serve it on crisp romaine lettuce leaves for a low-carb option or pile it high between slices of whole-grain bread for a hearty sandwich. Ready in just 15 minutes, this hassle-free lunch idea is great for busy weekdays and stays fresh in the fridge for up to two days. Whether you’re meal prepping or whipping up something last minute, this dish delivers crunch, flavor, and convenience all in one bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 0.5 medium red bell pepper
- 2 stalks green onions
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 4 large leaves romaine lettuce leaves
- 4 slices whole-grain bread (optional)
Instructions
Drain two cans of tuna and transfer the contents to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Dice the celery stalks, red bell pepper, and green onions into small pieces. Add them to the bowl with the tuna for extra crunch and flavor.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until well combined.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir until evenly coated.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting the quantities to taste.
To serve, spoon the tuna mixture onto large romaine lettuce leaves for a low-carb option, or sandwich it between slices of whole-grain bread for a more traditional meal.
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate the tuna salad in an airtight container for up to two days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1159 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.0 g | 55% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.7 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 134 mg | 45% | |
| Sodium | 2212 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.1 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 90.7 g | 181% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 1480 mg | 32% | |
*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.
