Classic Tuna Salad

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

  1. Drain the tuna well and add it to a large bowl. Use a fork to gently flake it apart into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, dill pickle relish, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
  3. 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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