Description
This easy Tuna Salad Recipe is a delightful blend of tender tuna and crisp vegetables, all smothered in a creamy dressing that tantalizes the taste buds. In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this nutritious meal, making it perfect for lunches, light dinners, or summer picnics. Imagine savoring this fresh dish while reminiscing about sunny days spent with family and friends. Enjoy it solo, in a sandwich, or over a bed of greens—this versatile recipe effortlessly adapts to any occasion, promising satisfaction with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna (in water or olive oil)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper (red or green), diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna and flake it into a medium bowl.
- In another bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Add chopped celery, diced onion, and bell pepper to the tuna; gently combine.
- Fold in the dressing mixture until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; mix again.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving on lettuce leaves or in sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg