Description
This Fresh Herbed Tuna Salad is a delightful and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed on its own, over greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers. Packed with protein and fresh herbs, it’s a perfect option for a light and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Salad:
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna in water, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
- Salt and pepper to taste
Serving:
- Mixed greens or lettuce leaves for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium bowl, mix drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, and lemon juice.
- Add Herbs: Stir in parsley, dill, and chives. Mix until evenly combined.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Enjoy chilled on its own, over greens, in a sandwich, or with crackers.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use Greek yogurt instead of some or all of the mayonnaise.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Enhance the flavor by adding chopped pickles, capers, or hard-boiled egg.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
