Description
A quick and easy tuna salad made with simple ingredients. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or served over fresh greens for a light meal.
Ingredients
Canned Tuna:
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained (albacore or chunk light)
Mayonnaise Mixture:
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Flake Tuna: In a medium bowl, flake tuna with a fork.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in mayonnaise, mustard (if using), lemon juice, and relish until well combined.
- Add Celery and Onion: Mix in celery and red onion thoroughly.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve: Serve on bread, in a wrap, or over lettuce.
Notes
- Add a chopped hard-boiled egg for extra protein.
- Swap mayo for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Sandwich Filling
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 250 calories
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
