My Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunch game with "My Tuna Salad," a quick and flavorful recipe that’s bursting with freshness and crunch! Made with protein-packed canned tuna, crisp celery, tangy dill pickles, and a hint of zing from red onion, this salad is tossed in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice. Infused with the bright flavors of parsley and seasoned perfectly, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with mixed greens, hearty bread, wraps, or even crunchy crackers. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook tuna salad is perfect for meal prep, picnics, or a healthy and satisfying meal any day of the week. Packed with wholesome ingredients and rich in flavor, it’s the ultimate go-to recipe for tuna salad lovers!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Canned tuna (packed in water, drained)
- 1 cup Celery (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely minced)
- 0.5 cup Dill pickles (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Mixed greens or romaine lettuce (optional for serving)
- 4 slices or wraps Bread, wraps, or crackers (optional, for serving)
Directions
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, chopped celery, red onion, and dill pickles. Stir to distribute the ingredients evenly.
Step 2
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice until well combined.
Step 3
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently fold to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 4
Add the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Step 5
Cover and refrigerate the tuna salad for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
Serve the tuna salad on a bed of mixed greens, in a sandwich, wrap, or with crackers as desired. Enjoy your healthy and delicious meal!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1233.5 grams (1233.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1843 |
| Total Fat 98.60g | 126% |
| Saturated Fat 9.90g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g | |
| Cholesterol 284mg | 95% |
| Sodium 4469mg | 194% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.30g | 36% |
| Dietary Fiber 12.80g | 46% |
| Total Sugars 13.20g | |
| Protein 139.00g | 278% |
| Vitamin D 378IU | 1889% |
| Calcium 307mg | 24% |
| Iron 9mg | 49% |
| Potassium 2539mg | 54% |
Source of Calories