Description
Tuna Salad is a quick, nutritious, and delicious meal combining canned tuna with fresh vegetables and plant-based mayonnaise. Perfect for a light lunch or easy dinner, it offers a refreshing yet satisfying taste that adapts well to various preferences and occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) Tuna (in water), drained
- 1/2 cup Fresh Celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Red Onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Pickles, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup Plant-Based Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (natural)
- 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep Fresh Ingredients: Finely chop the celery, red onion, pickles, and parsley to ensure even texture and flavor throughout the salad.
- Drain Tuna: Open the canned tuna and drain the water thoroughly to prevent sogginess. Flake the tuna lightly with a fork into bite-sized pieces.
- Mix the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the flaked tuna with the chopped vegetables. Add plant-based mayonnaise, lemon juice (natural), salt, and pepper. Gently stir everything together until evenly coated.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust seasoning as desired. Add extra lemon juice (natural) or chopped pickles if you want more tanginess.
- Chill (Optional): Cover and refrigerate the salad for 30 minutes for flavors to meld and a refreshing chill before serving.
Notes
- Use tuna packed in water for a lighter salad.
- Chop veggies uniformly for better texture and flavor distribution.
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice (natural) is preferred over bottled.
- Mix ingredients gently to keep tuna pieces intact.
- Prepare a few hours ahead to deepen the flavors.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature for best taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Tuna Salad, Quick Tuna Salad, Healthy Lunch, Plant-Based Mayonnaise, Easy Dinner, Protein Salad, Gluten Free
