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Tuna Salad

Creamy Tuna Salad in 15 Minutes for a Wholesome Lunch

This creamy tuna salad is a quick and satisfying meal packed with protein and flavors, perfect for any lunch.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Tuna (drained) preferably chunk light
  • 1 cup Celery (finely chopped) can be swapped with cucumber
  • 1/4 cup Onion (finely chopped) yellow onion preferred
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Duke's is a favorite
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard yellow mustard preferred
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving
  • 4 slices Bread thick white or wheat
  • 4 leaves Lettuce for a refreshing base

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Fork
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Tuna Salad
  1. Drain the canned tuna thoroughly using a colander. Transfer it into a mixing bowl, breaking it apart gently with a fork.
  2. Finely chop the celery and onion, then add them to the bowl with tuna.
  3. Spoon in the mayonnaise and mustard, season with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined.
  4. Gently fold all ingredients together until they are well incorporated.
  5. Serve immediately atop lettuce or between bread slices.
  6. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days, refreshing with mayonnaise if needed.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Taste and adjust seasoning as preferred; consider adding pickle relish or herbs for extra flavor.

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