Homemade Tuna Salad

Creamy, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Homemade Tuna Salad is a classic recipe that's perfect for quick lunches or light dinners. Featuring tender canned tuna mixed with crunchy celery, tangy dill pickle relish, a hint of lemon juice, and a touch of red onion for boldness, every bite is bursting with texture and taste. Fresh parsley adds a vibrant pop, while creamy mayonnaise ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile dish can be served chilled over crisp greens, tucked into sandwiches or wraps, or even spooned into ripe tomatoes for a sophisticated presentation. It's the ultimate crowd-pleasing tuna salad recipe you'll reach for again and again!

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 2 stalks celery
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons parsley

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly, using a colander or fine-mesh sieve to ensure all the excess liquid is removed.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork until it reaches your desired consistency.

Step 3

Finely chop the celery stalks and add to the tuna.

Step 4

Finely dice the red onion to fill 1/4 cup and add it to the mixing bowl with the tuna and celery.

Step 5

Add 1/2 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl.

Step 6

Squeeze 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice over the tuna mixture.

Step 7

Mix in 1 tablespoon of dill pickle relish for an extra tangy flavor.

Step 8

Season the mixture with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper.

Step 9

Chop 2 tablespoons of fresh parsley and incorporate it into the tuna mixture.

Step 10

Stir the ingredients together until well-combined and creamy.

Step 11

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 12

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

Step 13

Serve the tuna salad chilled over a bed of greens, or use it as a filling for sandwiches, wraps, or stuffed tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	508.8 grams (508.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1136

Total Fat 89.20g	114%
Saturated Fat 8.50g	43%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.80g
Cholesterol 220mg	73%
Sodium 2220mg	97%
Total Carbohydrate 31.30g	11%
Dietary Fiber 1.70g	6%
Total Sugars 3.30g
Protein 55.00g	110%

Vitamin D 136IU	682%
Calcium 86mg	7%
Iron 6mg	31%
Potassium 695mg	15%

*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: 69.9%

Protein: 19.2%

Carbs: 10.9%