Tuna Pea Salad

Brighten up your mealtime with this simple yet satisfying Tuna Pea Salad—a perfect combination of protein-packed tuna, sweet and tender peas, and crisp celery, all tossed in a creamy Dijon mustard and mayonnaise dressing. Enhanced with a hint of zesty lemon juice and the crunch of red onion, this salad is as versatile as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s a go-to recipe for quick lunches, refreshing side dishes, or even as a savory sandwich filling. Garnished with fresh parsley or dill, this dish is a flavorful and nutritious crowd-pleaser that’s sure to keep you coming back for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 stalks celery
• 0.25 cup red onion
• 0.5 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or dill (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the frozen peas. Place the peas in a colander and rinse them under cold running water to thaw. Set them aside to drain.

Step 2

Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces.

Step 3

Dice the celery stalks into small, bite-sized pieces and finely chop the red onion. Add both to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 4

Add the thawed peas to the mixing bowl, ensuring they are dry before adding to avoid watering down the salad.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 8

If desired, garnish with freshly chopped parsley or dill before serving.

Step 9

Serve immediately or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This salad can be enjoyed on its own, as a filling for sandwiches, or with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	439.3 grams (439.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1114

Total Fat 90.60g	116%
Saturated Fat 8.10g	41%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 139mg	46%
Sodium 1992mg	87%
Total Carbohydrate 52.80g	19%
Dietary Fiber 9.60g	34%
Total Sugars 11.50g
Protein 24.00g	48%

Vitamin D 113IU	567%
Calcium 75mg	6%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 689mg	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: 72.6%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 18.8%