Tasty Tuna Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistible Tasty Tuna Salad, a quick and healthy recipe bursting with fresh, zesty flavors. Made with tender canned tuna, crisp celery, tangy dill pickles, and a hint of red onion, this classic dish is tied together with a creamy, lemon-infused dressing. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant herbal note, while the option to include diced hard-boiled eggs lends extra richness and protein. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a sandwich filling, a topping for leafy greens, or served alongside your favorite crackers. Whether you're prepping for a busy weekday lunch or a light, crowd-pleasing meal, this easy tuna salad recipe is sure to become a staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna in water
• 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 stalks Celery
• 0.25 cup Red onion
• 3 tablespoons Dill pickles
• 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 eggs Optional: hard-boiled eggs

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to break it into smaller pieces.

Step 2

Finely dice the celery, red onion, and dill pickles. Add them to the mixing bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

Chop the fresh parsley and, if using, dice the hard-boiled eggs. Add these to the bowl.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and mix gently but thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if desired.

Step 7

Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with crackers, in sandwiches, or on a bed of greens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	575.1 grams (575.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	939

Total Fat 56.20g	72%
Saturated Fat 7.90g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 522mg	174%
Sodium 1701mg	74%
Total Carbohydrate 20.90g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1.40g	5%
Total Sugars 5.20g
Protein 84.30g	169%

Vitamin D 205IU	1025%
Calcium 115mg	9%
Iron 5mg	25%
Potassium 968mg	21%

*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: 54.6%

Protein: 36.4%

Carbs: 9.0%