Veggie Loaded Tuna Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 serving
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Calories
264 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Veggie Loaded Tuna Salad
Description
This tuna salad combines drained canned tuna with a mix of shredded and chopped fresh vegetables including carrot, radish, celery, onion, and dill pickles. The vegetables contribute texture and fresh flavors that balance the tuna’s savory taste. The dressing is a simple blend of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, yellow mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, allowing for customization in creaminess and tang.
The salad can be spooned onto rye bread with mustard and leafy greens for a sandwich with flavor contrasts and textures. The use of rye bread complements the tuna well, adding a slightly tangy, hearty base. Additional toppings like onion and tomato are optional to brighten the sandwich further, and the recipe encourages flexibility based on available ingredients.
Nutrition estimates depend on the vegetables added and bread choice, so portions and ingredients can be adjusted to suit preferences or dietary needs. The salad offers a balanced option for lunch or a light meal with its combination of protein, fiber, and vegetables.
Ingredients
- 5 oz light tuna chunk, canned in water, drained
- ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- ⅛ tsp dried minced onion or onion powder
- mayonnaise start with just a little and only add more if you need it!, or Greek yogurt, a dollop
- 1 tsp yellow mustard extra if desired, plain
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
VEGGIES ADDED:
- carrot shredded
- radish shredded
- celery finely chopped or shredded
- onion finely chopped, white or red
- kosher dill pickles chopped
- add a little... or a lot!
Instructions
- Drain your tuna.
- Chop your veggies.
- Combine with remaining ingredients and mix well.
- To make into a super flavorful sandwich that rivals your local deli, combine all ingredients, spread onto fluffy rye bread with a little mustard, top with arugula or romaine lettuce and dig in! Tuna and rye are a match made in heaven so hunt down some whole grain rye instead of the typical white bread. If you have 'em, onion and tomato are also di-vine piled on top of this sandwich. Use what you have and, as always, have fun with it! A colorful lunch is a satisfying lunch.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with vegetable and bread choices.
- Adjust mayonnaise or yogurt amounts to achieve the desired creaminess without overpowering the fresh vegetables.
- Use fresh vegetables finely chopped or shredded for balanced texture and flavor.
- Serve the tuna salad chilled for best taste and texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 264kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 37g | 74% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 216mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 336mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 79IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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