Description
Learn how to make the ultimate tuna salad with just a handful of simple ingredients! This creamy, protein-packed dish is perfect for sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or as a healthy snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 stalk of celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
- 1–2 tablespoons chopped parsley, chives, or other fresh herbs
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Drain the liquid from the tuna cans thoroughly.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, red onion, herbs, Dijon mustard, and seasonings.
- Gently stir until all ingredients are well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve plain, in a sandwich, wrapped in lettuce, or as a topping for salads.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add more mayonnaise or Greek yogurt.
- Fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or chives enhance the flavor.
- For added crunch, mix in diced apples, walnuts, or pickles.
- Tuna salad can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 35mg