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BEST Tuna Salad Recipe - Easy & Healthy

Tuna salad is the perfect meal when you’re craving something light and healthy. This version is extra delicious and made in 15 minutes. Watch the video below to see how I make this in my kitchen!

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 172 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 Stalk of Celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion diced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped parsley chives and/or other herbs
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Prep the ingredients. Drain the liquid from the tuna cans. Then, add the tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery and red onions, herbs, Dijon mustard, salt and black pepper to a mixing bowl.
  2. Mix the salad. Stir all of the ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Enjoy the tuna salad plain out of a bowl, wrapped in lettuce, or in a sandwich. I've got more ideas above!

Notes

  • If you'd like a creamier texture you can always add more mayonnaise.
  • My favorite tuna is albacore tuna and I always purchase Wild Planet brand.
  • Storage tip: Tuna salad is best enjoyed fresh, but it can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Since it contains fish and mayonnaise, avoid leaving it at room temperature for extended periods.

Nutrition Information

Calories 172kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 322mg (13%) Potassium 173mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 148IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172

% Daily Value*

Calories 172kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 36mg 12%
Sodium 322mg 13%
Potassium 173mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 148IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.