Albacore Tuna Salad

Brighten up your lunch routine with this fresh and flavorful Albacore Tuna Salad! Packed with protein-rich canned albacore tuna, crunchy celery, zesty red onion, and a tangy dressing made with creamy mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of fresh lemon juice, this salad is as satisfying as it is simple to prepare. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and served atop a bed of crisp mixed greens with juicy cherry tomatoes, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weekdays or light, refreshing meals. Whether you enjoy it straight from the fridge or freshly made, this versatile tuna salad is both healthy and delicious—a must-try for salad lovers!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans canned albacore tuna
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 stalk celery
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups mixed salad greens
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned albacore tuna and place it in a large bowl.

Step 2

Finely chop the celery and red onion and add them to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

In a small mixing bowl, combine mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently fold until the tuna is fully coated and ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 5

Taste the tuna salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 6

In each serving bowl, place a bed of mixed salad greens.

Step 7

Divide the tuna salad evenly among the bowls, placing it on top of the greens.

Step 8

Halve the cherry tomatoes and arrange them around the tuna salad.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	726.6 grams (726.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	804

Total Fat 43.50g	56%
Saturated Fat 5.70g	29%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.20g
Cholesterol 148mg	49%
Sodium 2519mg	110%
Total Carbohydrate 26.80g	10%
Dietary Fiber 5.20g	19%
Total Sugars 8.60g
Protein 76.90g	154%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 141mg	11%
Iron 5mg	28%
Potassium 1467mg	31%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 38.1%

Carbs: 13.3%