Description
Simple Tuna Salad is a quick, easy, and nutritious dish made with canned tuna, crisp veggies, and a creamy dressing. It’s perfect for a light lunch or as a topping for salads and sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Mixed greens or lettuce (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, and sweet pickle relish (if using).
- Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste, and mix everything together until well combined.
- Serve the tuna salad over a bed of mixed greens or lettuce, or enjoy it on its own, as a sandwich filling, or with crackers.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for mayonnaise.
- Feel free to add chopped hard-boiled eggs or olives for extra flavor.
- If you prefer a spicier tuna salad, add a dash of hot sauce or cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: simple tuna salad, quick tuna salad, healthy tuna salad, easy lunch recipes