Description
Classic Tuna Salad is a quick, creamy, and flavorful dish made with tender tuna, crunchy celery, and a tangy mayo dressing, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a light meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Add the chopped celery, red onion, and lemon juice; mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding pickle relish if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
- Serve on bread, crackers, lettuce wraps, or as a dip.
Notes
- Use albacore tuna for a firmer texture.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise based on desired creaminess.
- Add chopped hard-boiled eggs for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg