Description
Looking for the best tuna salad recipe? This quick and easy meal idea is fresh healthy and full of flavor! Perfect for sandwiches lettuce wraps or lunch on the go this creamy tuna salad is simple customizable and great for meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans tuna (5 oz each), drained
- 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped pickles or cucumber
Instructions
- Drain tuna and flake into a mixing bowl with a fork.
- Chop celery, onion, and any optional add-ins.
- Add mayo, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
- Mix until evenly combined and creamy.
- Fold in chopped veggies and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Chill 15–30 minutes before serving or serve immediately.
Notes
- Use Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add chopped eggs or pickles for variety.
- Great for sandwiches, wraps, or salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 45mg