Joy's Tuna Fish Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with "Joy's Tuna Fish Salad," a refreshing and flavor-packed dish that comes together in just 15 minutes. Featuring perfectly flaked canned tuna, a creamy blend of mayonnaise, and a delightful crunch from finely chopped celery and red onion, this tuna salad is a classic with a twist. Sweet pickle relish and a splash of lemon juice add a tangy brightness, while fresh parsley gives it an herby finish. Want extra richness? Fold in a chopped hard-boiled egg for added texture. This easy, protein-packed recipe is as versatile as it is delicious—serve it as a sandwich filling, atop crackers, or over a crisp bed of greens. Convenient, satisfying, and endlessly customizable, Joy's Tuna Fish Salad is the perfect go-to for a quick meal or snack.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (in water, drained)
• 0.3333 cup mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup celery (finely chopped)
• 0.25 cup red onion (finely diced)
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 egg hard-boiled egg (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces.

Step 2

Add the mayonnaise to the bowl and mix well to combine with the tuna.

Step 3

Stir in the finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and sweet pickle relish, ensuring everything is evenly distributed.

Step 4

Sprinkle the fresh parsley over the mixture, then add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix everything together until well incorporated.

Step 5

If desired, fold in the chopped hard-boiled egg for added texture and flavor.

Step 6

Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.

Step 7

Serve immediately as a sandwich filling, on crackers, or over a bed of lettuce. For a chilled salad, refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(592.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1042.8

Total Fat 65.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 364.5mg	0%
Sodium 2005.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 31.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g	0%
Total Sugars 10.6g
Protein 80.3g	0%

Vitamin D 270.8IU	0%
Calcium 120.6mg	0%
Iron 4.4mg	0%
Potassium 1210.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 56.9%

Protein: 31.1%

Carbs: 12.0%