Description
Looking for the best Easy tuna salad recipe? This quick and easy dish is perfect for healthy lunches or simple meal prep ideas! Full of crunch and flavor it’s the best go-to salad whether served in sandwiches lettuce wraps or on its own. Light easy and totally customizable!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans tuna, drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp pickle relish (or diced pickles)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Drain tuna well and place in a medium bowl.
- Mix in mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Add diced celery, red onion, and relish. Stir to combine.
- Squeeze in lemon juice and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Optional: chill for 15–30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Swap half the mayo with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add diced apples or cucumber for extra crunch.
- Use Dijon mustard for a slight tangy twist.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 45mg