Classic Tuna Salad
Creamy, protein-packed tuna salad in 5 minutes - pile it on bread, crackers or greens for an easy lunch.
- ⏱ 5 min
- 📊 easy
- 🍽 For Two
Ingredients
- 2 cans canned tuna
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery
- 2 tbsp red onion
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Drain the tuna thoroughly.
- Mix with mayo, diced celery, onion and lemon.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve on bread, crackers or greens.
💡 Chef's tip
A little diced celery and pickle adds the crunch and tang that lifts tuna salad from plain to crave-worthy.
Draining the tuna really well before mixing keeps the salad creamy rather than watery, so it holds together on bread instead of sliding off.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Protein: 26 g
- Carbs: 3 g
- Fat: 16 g
