BEST Tuna Salad Recipe – Easy & Healthy Recipe
This easy and healthy tuna salad recipe is perfect for a light and satisfying meal. Made with simple ingredients, this tuna salad is delicious and can be enjoyed in various ways.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Canned Tuna:
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna
Mayonnaise:
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
Celery:
- 1 stalk of celery, diced
Red Onion:
- 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
Herbs:
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, chives, and/or other herbs
Dijon Mustard:
- 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Seasoning:
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Drain the liquid from the tuna cans. Then, add the tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery and red onions, herbs, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to a mixing bowl.
- Mix the Salad: Stir all of the ingredients together until well combined.
- Enjoy: Enjoy the tuna salad plain out of a bowl, wrapped in lettuce, or in a sandwich.
Notes
- If you’d like a creamier texture, you can always add more mayonnaise.
- Recommended tuna: Albacore tuna, preferably Wild Planet brand.
- Storage tip: Tuna salad is best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Avoid leaving it at room temperature for extended periods due to the fish and mayonnaise content.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 172 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 322mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
