Description
This BEST Tuna Salad recipe is an easy, healthy, and flavorful dish perfect for quick meals. Made with canned tuna, crisp celery, red onion, fresh herbs, and a touch of Dijon mustard, it combines creamy and tangy elements for a refreshing salad. Ideal as a sandwich filling, wrapped in lettuce, or served plain, it’s a versatile and nourishing choice.
Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, chives, or other fresh herbs
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Drain the liquid from the tuna cans thoroughly. Dice the celery stalk and red onion finely. Chop fresh parsley, chives, or any preferred herbs.
- Combine the salad: In a mixing bowl, add the drained tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, chopped herbs, and Dijon mustard. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper according to taste.
- Mix well: Stir all the ingredients together until thoroughly combined, ensuring the flavors are evenly distributed throughout the salad.
- Serve: Enjoy the tuna salad plain from the bowl, wrapped in crisp lettuce leaves, or as a filling in your favorite sandwich bread or wrap.
- Enjoy: Savor this healthy and easy tuna salad as a quick lunch or snack option.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Customize with additional herbs like dill or basil for varied flavors.
- Chill the salad before serving for improved taste and texture.
- Perfect for meal prep as it keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: tuna salad, healthy tuna salad, easy tuna salad, no-cook salad, tuna sandwich filling, light lunch
