Description
This Tuna Salad Recipe is fresh, creamy, and bursting with flavor — a clean, easy classic made with simple pantry staples. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or low-carb lettuce cups, it’s a quick, protein-packed meal that’s healthy, customizable, and ready in just minutes. Ideal for lunch, dinner, or meal prep!
Ingredients
Scale
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- 2 cans (5 oz each) solid white albacore tuna in water, drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter option)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
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- Optional Garnish: Chopped parsley, paprika, or sliced green onions
- Optional Add-Ins: 1/2 avocado (mashed), 1 chopped hard-boiled egg, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon chopped dill
Instructions
- Drain the tuna: Press out excess liquid and transfer tuna to a medium bowl. Flake lightly with a fork.
- Add the dressing: Stir in mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice until evenly coated.
- Add the veggies: Mix in celery, red onion, and pickle relish (if using). Combine gently to maintain a light texture.
- Season and taste: Add salt and pepper to taste. Adjust lemon juice or mustard for brightness.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving. Enjoy on toasted bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers.
Notes
- Use high-quality albacore tuna in water for the best texture and mild flavor.
- For a lighter version, replace half or all of the mayo with Greek yogurt or mashed avocado.
- Always chill before serving for maximum flavor and freshness.
- Mix gently to prevent a mushy texture.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Salads, Healthy Recipes
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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