Tuna Salad
200kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cans tuna in water 5 ounces each, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup celery finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Equipment
- Fork
- knife
- cutting board
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Method
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna and mayonnaise. Use a fork to break up the tuna into small, even pieces and mix until fully coated.
- Add the celery, red onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly to combine all ingredients.
- Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to your preference.
- For best flavor, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the tuna salad chilled, either on its own, as a sandwich filling, or with crackers or lettuce wraps.
Nutrition
Calories200kcalCarbohydrates3gProtein20gFat11gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat5gMonounsaturated Fat3gCholesterol40mgSodium500mgPotassium300mgFiber1gSugar1gVitamin A100IUVitamin C5mgCalcium20mgIron1.5mg