Tasty Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistible Tasty Tuna Salad, a quick and healthy recipe bursting with fresh, zesty flavors. Made with tender canned tuna, crisp celery, tangy dill pickles, and a hint of red onion, this classic dish is tied together with a creamy, lemon-infused dressing. Fresh parsley adds a fragrant herbal note, while the option to include diced hard-boiled eggs lends extra richness and protein. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile salad is perfect as a sandwich filling, a topping for leafy greens, or served alongside your favorite crackers. Whether you're prepping for a busy weekday lunch or a light, crowd-pleasing meal, this easy tuna salad recipe is sure to become a staple.
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Canned tuna in water
- 4 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Celery
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Dill pickles
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 eggs Optional: hard-boiled eggs
Directions
Step 1
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to break it into smaller pieces.
Step 2
Finely dice the celery, red onion, and dill pickles. Add them to the mixing bowl with the tuna.
Step 3
Chop the fresh parsley and, if using, dice the hard-boiled eggs. Add these to the bowl.
Step 4
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to create a dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and mix gently but thoroughly to combine all the ingredients.
Step 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if desired.
Step 7
Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. Serve with crackers, in sandwiches, or on a bed of greens.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (575.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 938.5 |
| Total Fat 56.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 7.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 521.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1701.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 20.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 5.2g | |
| Protein 84.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 205.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 115.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.5mg | 0% |
| Potassium 968.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories