Description
This BEST Tuna Salad Recipe is a quick, easy, and healthy meal perfect for a light lunch or snack. Made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, fresh celery, red onion, and herbs, it is a creamy and flavorful salad that can be enjoyed on its own, wrapped in lettuce, or served in a sandwich. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a nutritious and satisfying choice for busy days.
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, drained
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, chives, and/or other herbs
- ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Drain the liquid from the two cans of tuna thoroughly. Dice the celery stalk and red onion finely. Chop the parsley, chives, or your choice of fresh herbs.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the drained tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, chopped herbs, Dijon mustard, kosher salt, and ground black pepper.
- Mix Salad: Stir all the ingredients together gently but thoroughly until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Serve: Enjoy the tuna salad plain from a bowl, wrapped in fresh lettuce leaves, or inside a sandwich for a delicious meal.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use. The salad keeps well and can be used in various dishes as desired.
Notes
- For a lighter option, use low-fat mayonnaise or Greek yogurt instead.
- Feel free to customize the herbs to your taste, such as dill or basil.
- Adding a squeeze of lemon juice can brighten the flavors.
- The salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on preference.
