Description
This Simple Tuna Salad is a kitchen staple—quick, nutritious, and incredibly versatile! Enjoy it in sandwiches, wraps, or stuffed in lettuce cups. Great for high-protein snacks or easy lunchbox meals. With just 10 minutes and basic pantry ingredients, this recipe will become a weekly favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5oz) cans tuna, drained
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons celery, finely chopped
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 6 grinds fresh black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice or red/white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (or more, to taste)
Instructions
- Drain the tuna: Open and drain the tuna by pressing the lid into the can and tipping out the liquid.
- Combine ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, red onion, celery, paprika, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and mayonnaise.
- Mix the salad: Mix thoroughly with a fork, mashing the tuna to your preferred texture. Adjust mayo to your liking.
- Serve: Serve chilled as a sandwich, with crackers, in wraps, or over salad greens.
Notes
- This salad can be customized with additional ingredients such as pickles, olives, or hard-boiled eggs for extra flavor and texture.
- If you prefer a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- To keep the salad fresh, store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 35mg