Description
Creamy classic tuna salad beckons with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, blending zesty mayo, crisp celery, and tender chunks of protein. Served on fresh bread or crisp lettuce, this quick lunch promises comfort and satisfaction for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (5 ounces / 142 grams) tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red onion, finely chopped
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Serving Options:
- Lettuce leaves
- Bread
Instructions
- Empty the tuna into a medium-sized mixing bowl and gently break it into fine, uniform fragments using a fork, ensuring no large chunks remain.
- Incorporate mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice into the tuna, whisking thoroughly until the mixture achieves a creamy, consistent texture.
- Introduce finely diced celery and red onion into the tuna blend, carefully folding the vegetables to distribute them evenly throughout the salad.
- Season the mixture with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences and creating a balanced flavor profile.
- For serving, delicately arrange the tuna salad atop crisp lettuce leaves or use as a robust filling for sandwiches, wraps, or crackers, allowing the ingredients to meld for enhanced taste.
Notes
- Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent watery salad and ensure a perfect, creamy texture.
- Finely chop vegetables for even distribution and better flavor integration throughout the mixture.
- Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and enhance overall taste profile.
- Swap mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or avocado for a lighter, healthier alternative that adds protein and reduces calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg