Easy Tuna Salad
Easy Tuna Salad is creamy, tangy, and packed with dried cranberries and fresh herbs. Perfect on toast, crackers, or crisp apple slices!
Servings: 4 servings
Cost: $6.12
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna packed in oil, drained
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 2 tablespoons finely diced flat-leaf parsley
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion optional
- 1/3 cup mayo I love Hellman’s/Best Foods; use up to 1/2 cup for creamier tuna
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- Serving Suggestions see note 1
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain the tuna and place it in a large bowl. Add cranberries, celery, parsley, red onion (if using), mayo, mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, plus salt and pepper to taste. (I start with ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon pepper.)
- Stir well, then taste and adjust as needed. Add more mayo for extra creaminess. Enjoy as is or serve on apple slices, bread, or crackers.
Video
Notes
Note 1: Serving Suggestions: Spread it on toasted bread with mayo and lettuce, spoon it into crisp lettuce leaves for a light wrap, top apple slices with white cheddar, microgreens, and tuna salad, fill a halved avocado, or make a tuna melt by adding cheese and broiling until melted.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Give it a quick stir and add more mayo if needed before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 182kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 218mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 0.25mg