My Favorite Tuna Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with "My Favorite Tuna Salad," a quick and easy recipe that captures the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and fresh flavors. Featuring protein-packed canned tuna blended with creamy mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, and crunchy bites of celery, red onion, and pickles, this tuna salad is anything but ordinary. A squeeze of freshly squeezed lemon juice and a sprinkle of chopped parsley add a bright, herbaceous finishing touch, making it a flavorful, satisfying option for sandwiches, wraps, or light salads. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this recipe is a go-to for busy weekdays or meal prep. Enjoy a nutritious, versatile classic that's easy to customize to your taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water or oil, drained)
• 0.25 cups mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 0.25 cups celery, finely diced
• 0.25 cups red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons pickles, finely diced
• 1 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, breaking it up with a fork until flaky.

Step 2

Add the mayonnaise and dijon mustard to the bowl, and stir to combine with the tuna.

Step 3

Fold in the finely diced celery, red onion, and pickles to add crunch and flavor.

Step 4

Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the mixture and stir in the chopped parsley for added brightness.

Step 5

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and mix everything thoroughly.

Step 6

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 7

Serve immediately on bread, in a wrap, over a salad, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	507.7 grams (507.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	802

Total Fat 46.20g	59%
Saturated Fat 4.70g	24%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 159mg	53%
Sodium 1968mg	86%
Total Carbohydrate 20.80g	8%
Dietary Fiber 2.60g	9%
Total Sugars 4.00g
Protein 73.80g	148%

Vitamin D 227IU	1134%
Calcium 92mg	7%
Iron 4mg	20%
Potassium 1125mg	24%

*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: 52.4%

Protein: 37.2%

Carbs: 10.5%