Tuna Pea Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this simple yet satisfying Tuna Pea Salad—a perfect combination of protein-packed tuna, sweet and tender peas, and crisp celery, all tossed in a creamy Dijon mustard and mayonnaise dressing. Enhanced with a hint of zesty lemon juice and the crunch of red onion, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a go-to recipe for quick lunches, refreshing side dishes, or even as a savory sandwich filling. Garnished with fresh parsley or dill, this dish is a flavorful and nutritious crowd-pleaser that’s sure to keep you coming back for more.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 stalks celery
- 0.25 cup red onion
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Begin by preparing the frozen peas. Place the peas in a colander and rinse them under cold running water to thaw. Set them aside to drain.
Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces.
Dice the celery stalks into small, bite-sized pieces and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl with the tuna.
Add the thawed peas to the mixing bowl, ensuring they are dry before adding to avoid watering down the salad.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or dill before serving.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This salad can be enjoyed on its own, as a filling for sandwiches, or with crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1114 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 90.6 g | 116% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 1992 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.8 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.6 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.0 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.7 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 689 mg | 15% | |
*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.
