Classic Tuna Salad
A nostalgic and simple tuna salad that’s perfect for summer picnics and cozy lunches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can of tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves (for serving)
Instructions
- Drain and prepare the tuna by opening the can and draining it well.
- Add in the creamy mayonnaise and zesty mustard to create the base of the salad.
- Toss in the chopped celery and red onion for crunch and freshness.
- Sprinkle some salt and pepper, then stir to ensure every bite is seasoned.
- Serve your tuna salad atop crispy lettuce leaves or use it as a filling for your favorite sandwich bread.
Notes
Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor. This salad is versatile; feel free to swap ingredients as needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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