Sunday Supper Tuna Salad

Elevate your weeknight rotation with this vibrant and hearty Sunday Supper Tuna Salad, perfect for a quick 15-minute meal that's as nutritious as it is satisfying. Packed with tender, protein-rich canned tuna, crisp diced celery, English cucumber, and sweet halved grape tomatoes, this salad bursts with fresh textures and flavors. A creamy base of mayonnaise with a tangy touch of Dijon mustard and zesty lemon juice ties it all together, while a sprinkle of chopped parsley adds a bright herbal note. Serve it chilled on a bed of crisp lettuce leaves, alongside crusty bread or crackers for a refined yet fuss-free dinner or lunch. This no-cook recipe is a deliciously versatile option that's sure to be a hit at the table! Perfect keywords: "quick tuna salad recipe," "healthy tuna salad," "no-cook supper ideas," "easy meal prep recipes."

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
• 0.333 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 0.25 cup (finely diced) red onion
• 0.5 cup (diced) celery
• 0.5 cup (diced) English cucumber
• 1 cup (halved) grape tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons (chopped) parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 8 leaves (optional for serving) lettuce leaves
• 4 slices (optional for serving) crusty bread or crackers

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a large mixing bowl, breaking it up into smaller pieces with a fork.

Step 2

Add the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the tuna, mixing thoroughly until evenly coated.

Step 3

Stir in the finely diced red onion, diced celery, diced cucumber, halved grape tomatoes, and chopped parsley.

Step 4

Drizzle the lemon juice and olive oil over the mixture and season with salt and black pepper. Stir everything together until well combined.

Step 5

Taste the tuna salad and adjust the salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 6

Serve chilled on a bed of lettuce leaves, with crusty bread or crackers on the side for a heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(182.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	87.4

Total Fat 0.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 20.0mg	0%
Sodium 1361.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 4.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 1.4g	0%
Total Sugars 1.6g
Protein 16.0g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 45.9mg	0%
Iron 1.8mg	0%
Potassium 338.6mg	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: 7.1%

Protein: 71.8%

Carbs: 21.1%