Ina Garten's Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with Ina Garten's Tuna Salad—a quick, flavorful, and refined take on a classic recipe. Made with high-quality canned tuna in olive oil, this salad is laced with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and a burst of freshness from finely diced celery, red onion, and chopped dill. A splash of lemon juice adds brightness, while kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper bring it all together in perfect harmony. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile tuna salad can be served on crusty bread, crisp lettuce leaves, or simply enjoyed on its own. Perfect for meal prep, it’s a make-ahead dish that keeps beautifully, making it ideal for busy weekdays or casual gatherings. Whether you’re looking for a quick lunch or a centerpiece for your picnic spread, this irresistibly zesty recipe is sure to become a go-to favorite.
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Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in olive oil
- 0.333 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 0.333 cup celery, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Flake the tuna gently with a fork to break up any large chunks.
Step 2
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, dill, lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
Step 3
Stir everything together until all the ingredients are well combined and the tuna is evenly coated in the dressing.
Step 4
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
Step 5
Serve immediately on bread, crackers, lettuce leaves, or enjoy it on its own. The tuna salad can also be made ahead of time and refrigerated; just bring it back to room temperature before serving for the best flavor.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (492.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1198.3 |
| Total Fat 94.8g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 11.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 220.4mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1740.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 21.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.9g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.5g | |
| Protein 63.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 568IU | 0% |
| Calcium 73.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 981.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories