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tuna salad

Classic Tuna Salad

A creamy, tangy tuna salad with crunchy vegetables and herbs—perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or crackers.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 210 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Spatula

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cans tuna drained, 5 oz each
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/3 cup celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • 1/2 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • paprika for garnish, optional

Instructions
 

  • Drain canned tuna well and place in a mixing bowl. Flake with a fork.
  • Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Stir until creamy.
  • Mix in diced celery, onion, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Chill for at least 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with paprika if desired.

Notes

Serve in sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups. Add diced pickles or hard-boiled eggs for variation.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 22gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 430mgPotassium: 250mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Quick Lunch, Sandwich Filling, Tuna Salad
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