Description
Enjoy a delightful Tuna Salad that perfectly balances flavor and nutrition. This quick and easy recipe combines high-quality canned tuna with crunchy celery, zesty red onion, and tangy dill pickles, all enveloped in a creamy dressing. It’s not just a meal; it’s an experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans high-quality tuna (packed in water or olive oil)
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced red onion
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped dill pickles or hard-boiled eggs
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna well and place it in a large mixing bowl.
- Add diced celery and red onion to the bowl with the tuna.
- In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently fold until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch/Dinner
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, add chopped fresh herbs like dill or parsley.- Incorporate other vegetables such as bell peppers or corn for added nutrition.- Substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise for a lighter version.