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tuna salad recipe

Tuna Salad

A creamy, protein-rich salad made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings—perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Salad, Sandwich Filling
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork

Ingredients
  

Salad Ingredients

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

Instructions
 

  • Drain canned tuna and place in a mixing bowl. Flake with a fork.
  • Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until combined.
  • Stir in diced celery, red onion, and parsley for crunch and freshness.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  • Serve immediately in sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups.

Notes

For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half of the mayonnaise.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 20gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 360mgPotassium: 220mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword healthy, Quick Meal, Tuna Salad
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