Description
A delicious and refreshing tuna salad packed with protein and crunch, perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1/4 red onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves or bread for serving
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Start by draining the canned tuna to eliminate excess moisture. Place it in your mixing bowl, breaking it up gently with a fork.
- Mix the dressing: Add the mayonnaise and mustard. Stir gently until the tuna is well coated, ensuring a creamy texture throughout.
- Add freshness: Toss in the chopped celery and diced red onion, adding a lovely crunch to each spoonful.
- Add lemon & season: Drizzle in the lemon juice, then season generously with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything until well combined—each bite should burst with flavor!
- Serve your creation: You can either scoop the mixture onto crusty bread for a satisfying sandwich or spoon it onto crisp lettuce leaves for a fresh, low-carb delight.
- Enjoy: Sit back and relish every bite of this delightful salad, surrounded by friends or in your own sunny corner of the world.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: This salad tastes even better the day after making it. Prepare it in advance, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 30mg