Tuna Salad
This easy tuna salad recipe is a flavor-packed dish that combines tender tuna with crunchy veggies and a zesty dressing. Perfect for lunch, picnics, or as a party appetizer, this dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. Impress your family and friends while keeping meal prep simple and fun!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Lunch/Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna packed in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
- Add diced celery and chopped red onion; mix well.
- Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until fully combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; add fresh herbs if desired.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 40mg