Tuna Salad to Taste
Transform your lunch routine with this customizable "Tuna Salad to Taste" recipe, a quick and versatile dish bursting with fresh, zesty flavors. Featuring protein-packed canned tuna blended with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and a bright splash of lemon juice, this salad gets a satisfying crunch from finely diced celery and red onion. Personalize it to perfection with optional mix-ins like hard-boiled eggs, pickle relish, or fresh parsley for a tailored flavor experience. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy days—serve it chilled on sandwiches, atop crisp lettuce, with crackers, or as a vibrant stuffing for bell peppers or tomatoes. Healthy, delicious, and endlessly adaptable, this tuna salad is your go-to for savory simplicity.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5-6 oz each) canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
- 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cups red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish (optional)
Instructions
1. Begin by draining the canned tuna thoroughly and transferring it into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces.
2. Add the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl. Stir to combine evenly.
3. Fold in the finely diced celery, chopped red onion, and any optional mix-ins (e.g., hard-boiled eggs, pickle relish, parsley) that suit your taste preferences.
4. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to your taste.
5. Mix everything well, ensuring all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
6. Chill the tuna salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld, or serve immediately.
7. Serve the tuna salad as a sandwich filling, on top of lettuce leaves, with crackers, or stuffed into vegetables like bell peppers or tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
995 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.6 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 532 mg | 177% | |
| Sodium | 2570 mg | 112% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 26.4 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 86.3 g | 173% | |
| Vitamin D | 7.9 mcg | 39% | |
| Calcium | 136 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 5.0 mg | 28% | |
| Potassium | 1255 mg | 27% | |
*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.
