Tuna Salad
A creamy, fresh tuna salad with vegetables and lemon. Enjoy it as a simple salad or turn it into a satisfying sandwich with lettuce and your favorite cheese.
Servings: 3
Ingredients:
- 2 cans tuna, in olive oil, drained, about 8 oz total
- ½ carrot, finely diced
- ½ celery stalk, finely diced
- ½ red onion, small, finely diced
- 1 garlic clove, pressed
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ lemon, juiced
Method:
Start Cooking- In a medium bowl, flake the tuna with a fork.
- Add the carrot, celery, red onion, and garlic.
- Stir in the mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix gently until everything is evenly combined. Bon appétit.
Kitchen Tools:
- Fork
- Garlic press optional
- Lemon juicer optional
Notes:
From the kitchen
- Finely dicing the vegetables keeps the salad balanced and prevents any one flavor from overpowering the tuna.
- Lemon brightens the richness of both the tuna and the mayonnaise. Add it a little at a time if you prefer a milder flavor.
- If using tuna packed in water or plain tuna, add a drizzle of olive oil for extra richness and a smoother texture.
- Swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt, or use half mayo and half yogurt for a lighter version.
- Add more or less mayonnaise depending on how creamy you like your tuna salad.
- Stir in chopped parsley or dill for a fresh herb note, or add a spoonful of pickle relish for extra tang.
- A pinch of paprika or chili flakes adds subtle warmth.
- This tuna salad works beautifully on its own, served with pickles on the side.
- For a sandwich, spread your favorite sauce on your choice of bread, add the tuna salad, layer with lettuce, and finish with your favorite cheese.
- It’s also great tucked into pita, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or served alongside crackers.
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Nutrition:
Calories: 115 kcal | Carbohydrates: 5 g | Protein: 1 g | Fat: 11 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 0.03 g | Cholesterol: 7 mg | Sodium: 127 mg | Potassium: 99 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 1716 IU | Vitamin C: 12 mg | Calcium: 16 mg | Iron: 0.2 mg
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Tuna
WHY WE LOVE IT
Tuna is a true everyday powerhouse and a wonderfully convenient protein. With its long shelf life and ready-to-eat ease, it’s a reliable go-to for packed lunches and simple meals.
A LITTLE STORY
Tuna became a kitchen staple when canning made seafood accessible far from the coast. Home cooks embraced it for simple, make-ahead meals, and tuna salad soon became a dependable lunch classic.
DID YOU KNOW?
Tuna is rich in lean protein and naturally high in omega-3 fatty acids, as well as vitamins D and B12.