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Fresh tuna salad with mixed greens, red onion rings, grapefruit slices, and basil in a white bowl

Tuna Salad Recipe

This classic tuna salad recipe is quick, creamy, and full of flavor. Made with canned tuna, mayo, celery, and onion, it comes together in just 10 minutes. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or low-carb lettuce cups—great for lunch, meal prep, or a light dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 5 oz each tuna in water or oil, drained
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard or yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional
  • 1 celery stalk finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red onion or green onion finely chopped
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
Optional Add-ins:
  • 1 hard-boiled egg chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chopped pickles or relish
  • Fresh parsley or dill chopped

Method
 

  1. Drain the tuna well and place it in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
  3. Fold in chopped celery and onions.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Mix again.
  5. Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes before serving.