Description
This Easy Tuna Salad is fresh, healthy, and protein-packed, perfect for lunches, light dinners, or meal prep. Made with canned tuna, crisp vegetables, and a simple dressing, it’s ready in minutes.
Ingredients
2 cans tuna in water, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for lighter version)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 celery stalk, finely chopped
1/4 red onion, finely chopped
1 small carrot, grated
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper, to taste
Optional: 1 teaspoon lemon juice or a pinch of paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
1. In a large bowl, combine drained tuna, mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), and Dijon mustard.
2. Stir in chopped celery, red onion, grated carrot, and fresh parsley.
3. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Optional: add lemon juice or paprika for extra flavor.
5. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
6. Serve immediately on its own, in a sandwich, wrap, or on a bed of greens.
7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
Notes
Use canned salmon or cooked chicken for a variation.
Add diced pickles, olives, or capers for a tangy twist.
Mix in avocado for creaminess and extra nutrients.
Serve on whole-grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 28
- Cholesterol: 35