Description
Discover the bright and zesty flavors of this Fresh Herbed Tuna Salad, a quick and easy dish perfect for picnics or weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can high-quality tuna (5 oz), drained
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup celery, chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Flake the drained canned tuna into a mixing bowl.
- Add in the chopped parsley, dill, chives, red onion, and celery.
- Mix in lemon juice, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until well combined but still textured.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve immediately on lettuce leaves or toasted bread; refrigerate for an hour for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize by using herbs like cilantro or basil for different flavor profiles. For a healthier option, substitute avocado for mayonnaise.