Description
This easy recipe creates a perfectly creamy and flavorful tuna salad, ideal for quick lunches, sandwiches, or light meals. A timeless, protein-packed classic ready in minutes!
Ingredients
2 (5 oz) cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
1/2 cup mayonnaise (or light mayo/Greek yogurt)
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion (or sweet onion)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step 1: Drain the tuna thoroughly. In a medium bowl, flake the tuna with a fork, breaking up any large chunks.
Step 2: Add mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, red onion, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard (if using), and fresh parsley (if using) to the bowl with the tuna.
Step 3: Gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the tuna salad pasty.
Step 4: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Taste and adjust any seasonings as needed, adding more lemon juice for tang or mayo for creaminess.
Step 5: Serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and intensify. Enjoy on sandwiches, in lettuce cups, or with crackers.
Notes
For an extra tang, add a touch more lemon juice or a teaspoon of sweet relish. For added crunch, consider mixing in a few chopped water chestnuts or dill pickles. If you want to make it spicy, a pinch of cayenne pepper works wonders!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Salad
- Method: No-Cook, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
