Tuna Salad or Spread
Creamy, tangy, and loaded with flavor, this Tuna Salad or Spread is the ultimate versatile dish perfect for sandwiches, salads, or wraps. Made with protein-packed canned tuna, crisp celery, sweet pickle relish, and just the right hint of Dijon mustard and lemon juice, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between creamy and zesty. Fresh parsley and finely chopped red onion add bursts of freshness, while optional hard-boiled eggs elevate its richness and texture. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this easy tuna salad is ideal for quick lunches or meal prep. Serve it chilled as a healthy salad topping, spread it on your favorite bread or crackers, or roll it into a wrap for a satisfying, on-the-go meal. Perfect for busy weekdays, this classic recipe is both wholesome and irresistibly delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup celery (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large optional: hard-boiled eggs (chopped)
Instructions
1. Open the canned tuna and drain the water thoroughly.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, and sweet pickle relish.
3. Add the fresh parsley, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir well until all ingredients are evenly combined.
4. Optional: Fold in the chopped hard-boiled eggs for added texture and richness.
5. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Serve as a spread on bread, crackers, or a wrap, or as a topping over a bed of greens for a refreshing salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1158 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 98.7 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 510 mg | 170% | |
| Sodium | 2202 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.1 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.4 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 107 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 2.4 mg | 13% | |
| Potassium | 591 mg | 13% | |
*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.
