Easy Tuna Salad

Easy Tuna Salad with dried cranberries, fresh herbs, and a creamy dressing. Scoop onto bread or top an apple slice for a quick and flavorful meal!

Easy Tuna Salad

Tuna salad has always been one of my favorite go-to lunches (this avocado tuna salad is another favorite!). I’m pretty sure my love for it comes from my mom making it all the time when I was growing up.

She made a creamy tuna pasta at least every other week—it was a family favorite! And for lunch, she’d whip up tuna wraps or sandwiches often.

This tuna salad has great flavor and is easy to make, especially with a food processor to chop the celery, red onion, and parsley fast. Change up the ingredients to your taste—add more or less of anything. Use less mayo for a lighter salad or more for extra creaminess.

Ingredients

Here’s what you need to make Easy Tuna Salad:

• Tuna: Oil-packed has more flavor. Drain well and gently flake apart with a fork.
• Dried cranberries: Adds sweetness and a chewy texture. Chop smaller if needed.
• Celery: Finely dice for a light crunch.
• Flat-leaf parsley: Has more flavor than curly parsley.
• Red onion: Optional but adds a little bite. Green onions work too.

Dressing Ingredients For Easy Tuna Salad

• Mayo: Use a good brand for the best flavor. If needed, add more for extra creaminess.
• Dijon mustard: Adds more flavor.
• Lemon juice: Use a fresh juicy lemon and add zest for a stronger lemon flavor.
• Olive oil: Adds richness and extra flavor.
• Salt and pepper: Start light, then add more as needed.

Easy Tuna Salad Serving Ideas

• Sandwich: Load onto toasted bread with mayo and lettuce.
• Lettuce wraps: Spoon into crisp romaine or butter lettuce.
• Apple slices: Slice an apple, remove the core, add white cheddar, then top with tuna salad.
• Stuffed avocado: Cut a ripe avocado, scoop out a little, then fill with tuna salad.
• Tuna melt: Spread on bread, add cheese, and broil until the cheese is melted.

What to Serve with Easy Tuna Salad

• Chips: Potato, pita, or tortilla chips for crunch.
• Crackers: Buttery, whole grain, or rice crackers for easy scooping.
• Bread: On rolls, French bread, or sandwich bread.
• Fruit: Grapes, berries, or melon—whatever’s in season.
• Veggies: Sliced cucumbers, carrots, celery, or bell peppers for dipping.

More Easy Recipes To Try

• Avocado Chicken Salad with bacon and dill
• Tuna Sushi with a mango salsa and rice
• Chicken Bacon Ranch Sliders with cheese and a buttery topping
• Turkey Sandwich with the best sauce
• Tuna Macaroni Salad with the best creamy dressing