Delicious Tuna Salad
This easy Tuna Salad is a flavorful blend of protein-packed ingredients, making it the perfect dish for quick lunches, picnics, or light dinners. With just a handful of customizable ingredients, you can whip up this salad in under 15 minutes. Whether enjoyed on its own, spread on whole-grain bread, or served atop a bed of greens, this versatile dish is sure to satisfy everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 3
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley or dill), chopped
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Add mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the tuna. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the finely chopped celery until evenly combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. For extra flavor, mix in chopped fresh herbs if desired.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve on lettuce leaves, whole-grain crackers, or bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 40mg