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Tuna salad on lettuce and toast.
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BEST Tuna Salad Recipe - Easy & Healthy

Tuna salad is the perfect meal when you’re craving something light and healthy. This version is extra delicious and made in 15 minutes. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tuna salad, tuna salad recipe
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Lisa Bryan

Ingredients

  • 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 stalk of celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion diced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped parsley chives and/or other herbs
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Prep the ingredients. Drain the liquid from the tuna cans. Then, add the tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery and red onions, herbs, Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper to a mixing bowl.
    A bowl of tuna salad ingredients.
  • Mix the salad. Stir all of the ingredients together until well combined.
    Mixed tuna salad in a bowl.
  • Enjoy the tuna salad plain out of a bowl, wrapped in lettuce, or in a sandwich. I've got more ideas above!
    Tuna salad on sandwich bread.

Video

Notes

  • If you'd like a creamier texture you can always add more mayonnaise.
  • My favorite tuna is albacore tuna and I always purchase Wild Planet brand.
  • Storage tip: Tuna salad is best enjoyed fresh, but it can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Since it contains fish and mayonnaise, avoid leaving it at room temperature for extended periods.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 322mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 148IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg