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tuna salad

Classic Tuna Salad

This classic tuna salad is made with fresh tuna, crisp vegetables, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans tuna drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 1/4 cup celery chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup pickles chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground

Instructions
 

  • Drain the cans of tuna and transfer the tuna to a large mixing bowl.
  • Chop the celery, red onion, and pickles, then add them to the bowl with the tuna.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Chill the tuna salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

For a creamier version, you can add a little sour cream or Greek yogurt to the dressing.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 24gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword Tuna
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