Classic Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this quick and flavorful Classic Tuna Salad recipe! Packed with protein-rich canned tuna and a medley of fresh, crunchy textures from finely diced celery and red onion, this dish comes together in just 10 minutes. Creamy mayonnaise meets tangy pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and a splash of zesty lemon juice for a balanced blend of savory and bright flavors. Perfectly seasoned with a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper, this versatile tuna salad can be enjoyed as a hearty sandwich filling, scooped onto crackers, or served atop crisp greens for a light and refreshing meal. Whether you're meal prepping or looking for a quick lunch fix, this classic dish is a timeless favorite you'll come back to again and again!
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Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water)
- 0.333 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup celery (finely diced)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Directions
Step 1
1. Open the canned tuna and drain any excess liquid. Place the tuna into a medium-sized mixing bowl and flake it apart with a fork.
Step 2
2. Add the mayonnaise, finely diced celery, red onion, pickle relish, and Dijon mustard into the bowl with the tuna.
Step 3
3. Squeeze in the fresh lemon juice and season with salt and black pepper.
Step 4
4. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly until evenly combined.
Step 5
5. Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasonings, such as adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.
Step 6
6. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Step 7
7. Enjoy as a sandwich filling, on crackers, or over a bed of greens.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (243.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 689.9 |
| Total Fat 59.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 99.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1220.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 25.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.4g | |
| Protein 15.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 113.4IU | 0% |
| Calcium 37.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 1.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 334.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories