Description
A creamy and flavorful tuna salad made with tender flakes of tuna, crisp celery, and a bright touch of lemon, perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or light lunches
Ingredients
- Canned Tuna: 2 cans, 5 ounces each, drained well
- Mayonnaise: 1/2 cup
- Celery: 1/2 cup, finely diced
- Red Onion: 2 tablespoons, finely diced
- Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon
- Black Pepper: 1/4 teaspoon, freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: No preheating required for this no-cook recipe
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork. Add mayonnaise, celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Ensure your mixing bowl is clean and dry
- Assemble the Dish: Gently fold everything together until evenly combined without overmixing
- Cook to Perfection: No cooking needed, but refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to blend
- Finishing Touches: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve chilled on bread, crackers, lettuce leaves, or over greens
Notes
- Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent watery texture
- Chill before serving for best flavor
- Dice vegetables finely for even texture
- Stir gently to keep tuna flakes intact
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: tuna salad, easy tuna recipe, creamy tuna, quick lunch idea, classic tuna salad