Tuna Taylor Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with Tuna Taylor Salad, a vibrant and protein-packed dish that comes together in just 25 minutes! This refreshing salad combines flaky canned tuna, crisp mixed greens, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and a touch of red onion for a medley of textures and flavors. Topped with perfectly sliced hard-boiled eggs and drizzled with a zesty homemade dressing made from extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and a hint of honey, this salad strikes the perfect balance between tangy and sweet. Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a light, nutritious dinner, Tuna Taylor Salad is a wholesome, easy-to-make recipe that's as satisfying as it is healthy. Perfect for fans of tuna recipes, meal-prep enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a fresh, flavor-packed salad!
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Ingredients
- 2 4-oz cans canned tuna (packed in water)
- 6 cups mixed salad greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 large hard-boiled eggs
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna and transfer it into a small bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces.
Step 2
Wash and dry the mixed salad greens, then place them in a large serving bowl.
Step 3
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half. Peel the cucumber, slice it lengthwise to remove the seeds, and chop it into half-moons. Thinly slice the red onion. Add all the prepared vegetables to the salad greens.
Step 4
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and slice them into quarters. Set aside for topping the salad later.
Step 5
In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Step 6
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine and coat evenly.
Step 7
Top the salad with the flaked tuna and sliced hard-boiled eggs.
Step 8
Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 998.9 grams (998.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 919 |
| Total Fat 57.30g | 73% |
| Saturated Fat 9.90g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 2.10g | |
| Cholesterol 491mg | 164% |
| Sodium 2305mg | 100% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.80g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.10g | 22% |
| Total Sugars 16.80g | |
| Protein 77.60g | 155% |
| Vitamin D 281IU | 1407% |
| Calcium 218mg | 17% |
| Iron 7mg | 39% |
| Potassium 1841mg | 39% |
Source of Calories