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Tuna Salad Recipe

Easy Tuna Salad

Tuna salad is a light, protein-rich meal made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, crunchy veggies, and fresh herbs. It's perfect for sandwiches, wraps, salads, or as a dip. This simple and healthy recipe comes together in just 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 172
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tuna Salad Ingredients
  • 2 5-ounce cans tuna in water drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion diced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or chives
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Can Opener
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Drain the tuna and place it into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, mustard, diced celery, red onion, and chopped herbs.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper.
  4. Use a fork to mix everything together until well combined and the tuna is broken into your desired texture.
  5. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for later use.

Notes

For a creamier texture, you can add extra mayonnaise. You can also lighten the recipe by replacing some or all of the mayo with Greek yogurt. Tuna salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container.