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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.
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Soups, Salads & Bowls
International
Kitchen Pace : 🕒
Servings: 3
Recipe by NAVA Kitchen
Lemon tuna salad made with mayo, carrot, celery and red onion in a white bowl with a sourdough bread.
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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.

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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.
 
Make it yours
  • 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.
 
At the table
  • 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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