
Classic Tuna Salad
This classic tuna salad recipe is a protein-packed lunch that is perfect on a bed of lettuce, rolled into a wrap or used for a tuna melt. Packed with plenty of dill flavor, it's a go-to recipe for a quick meal that starts in the pantry.
Author: Pesto & Potatoes
Meal Type: Milk Free
Cuisine: American
Difficulty: EASY
Prep. Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 272 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 2 cans - tuna
- ¼ cup - mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp - Dijon mustard
- ½ cup - celery
- ½ cup - red onion
- 2 tablespoons - dill pickle relish
- 1 ½ tablespoons - lemon juice
- ½ tsp - kosher salt
- ¼ tsp - black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the tuna well and add it to a large bowl. Use a fork to gently flake it apart into bite-sized pieces.
- Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, dill pickle relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Enjoy right away, or cover and refrigerate for at least an hour for the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
Energy: 272 kcal | Total Fat: 11 g | Saturated: 2 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 0 g | Cholesterol: 60 mg | Total Carbs: 6 g | Fiber: 1 g | Sugars: 3 g | Proteins: 35 g | Sodium: 529 mg | Polyunsaturated: 7 g | Monounsaturated: 3 g
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