Junior's Tuna Fish Salad

Brighten up your lunchtime routine with Junior's Tuna Fish Salad—a quick, flavorful, and protein-packed dish perfect for sandwiches, salads, or wraps! This creamy tuna salad combines tender flakes of canned tuna with crunchy celery, tangy dill pickles, and a zesty blend of lemon juice and Dijon mustard, all tied together with a rich mayo dressing. A hint of red onion adds a subtle kick, while optional fresh parsley provides a pop of color and herbaceousness. Ready in just 10 minutes and bursting with texture and flavor, this versatile tuna salad is a satisfying choice for busy weekdays or casual gatherings. Serve it chilled with crackers, inside a sandwich, or atop a crisp bed of greens for an effortless yet delicious meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna, drained
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)

Directions

Step 1

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, breaking it apart gently with a fork to create smaller pieces.

Step 2

Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, red onion, dill pickle, lemon juice, and dijon mustard to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

Sprinkle in the salt, black pepper, and chopped parsley (if desired).

Step 4

Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until evenly combined but avoid overmixing to maintain a pleasant texture.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 6

Serve the tuna salad chilled on a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich filling, or with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(476.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	697.6

Total Fat 36.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 152.7mg	0%
Sodium 2838.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 15.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.2g	0%
Total Sugars 2.9g
Protein 73.5g	0%

Vitamin D 759.8IU	0%
Calcium 80.5mg	0%
Iron 5.5mg	0%
Potassium 980.6mg	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: 48.3%

Protein: 43.0%

Carbs: 8.8%