Whole30 Classic Tuna Fish Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Whole30 Classic Tuna Fish Salad—a wholesome, protein-packed dish that’s as nutritious as it is flavorful. Made with tender, flaky tuna, crisp celery, zesty red onion, and a creamy Whole30 compliant mayonnaise dressing, this simple yet satisfying recipe is rounded out with tangy Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, and a splash of bright lemon juice. Ready in just 15 minutes, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo-friendly salad is perfect for busy days and can be served over a bed of baby spinach for a refreshing, low-carb meal. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or whipping up a quick and healthy lunch, this tuna salad will quickly become a go-to favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna, packed in water
- 1 celery stalk
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 0.25 cup Whole30 compliant mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
Directions
Step 1
Open the cans of tuna and drain any excess water. Transfer the tuna into a medium mixing bowl.
Step 2
Finely chop the celery stalk and the quarter of a red onion, and add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Step 3
Add the Whole30 compliant mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl.
Step 4
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the tuna mixture.
Step 5
Sprinkle salt and pepper over the mixture.
Step 6
Gently mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as the tuna chunks should remain somewhat intact.
Step 7
Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Step 8
To serve, place a portion of the tuna salad over a bed of baby spinach leaves.
Step 9
Enjoy immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (265.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 523.4 |
| Total Fat 46.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 6.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 60.9mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2089.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 7.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.4g | |
| Protein 16.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 38.6IU | 0% |
| Calcium 77.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 2.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 562.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories