Tuna Salad Salad
Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and protein-packed Tuna Salad Salad, a delightful fusion of creamy tuna and crisp garden-fresh greens. Featuring tender chunks of canned tuna mixed with zesty dijon mustard, crunchy celery, and a splash of lemon juice, this recipe creates a flavorful tuna salad that’s irresistibly creamy and tangy. Paired with a bed of mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, and refreshing cucumber slices, and dressed with a light olive oil and balsamic vinaigrette, this dish is a perfect balance of indulgent and healthy. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile meal makes for an easy lunch, light dinner, or even a quick appetizer. Packed with bold flavors, fresh textures, and wholesome ingredients, the Tuna Salad Salad is your new go-to recipe for a satisfying salad twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (in water or oil)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons (finely diced) red onion
- 2 stalks (finely diced) celery
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup (halved) cherry tomatoes
- 1 small (sliced) cucumber
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
Instructions
1. Drain the canned tuna and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a fork to break up the tuna into smaller pieces.
2. Add mayonnaise, dijon mustard, red onion, and celery to the bowl with the tuna. Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
3. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set the tuna salad aside.
4. In a large salad bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, and sliced cucumber.
5. Drizzle the olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the greens and toss gently to coat.
6. Divide the salad greens evenly among four plates or bowls.
7. Top each serving of salad greens with a generous scoop of the prepared tuna salad.
8. Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh and flavorful Tuna Salad Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1018 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.0 g | 86% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 145 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 2352 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.5 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.0 g | ||
| Protein | 78.9 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 160 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1892 mg | 40% | |
*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.
