Description
Culinary magic happens when classic My Favorite Tuna Salad meets fresh ingredients and simple preparation. Packed with zesty flavors and creamy texture, this dish delivers a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 can tuna, drained
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chopped pickles or relish
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Herbs and Vegetables:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) diced onions
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) chopped fresh parsley or dill
Instructions
- Drain canned tuna thoroughly, ensuring minimal moisture remains, and crumble into a medium mixing bowl.
- Carefully chop hard-boiled eggs into small, uniform pieces and add to the tuna.
- Incorporate creamy mayonnaise and tangy Dijon mustard, mixing ingredients until they bind smoothly.
- Finely dice pickles or relish and add crisp, minced onions to enhance flavor profile.
- Gently fold all components together, creating a consistent and well-integrated salad texture.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting seasoning to personal preference.
- Chop fresh herbs like parsley or dill and scatter over the salad for bright, aromatic garnish.
- Serve immediately on a crisp bed of mixed greens, between toasted bread slices, or alongside crunchy crackers.
- Refrigerate any remaining salad in an airtight container for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality canned tuna packed in water for a lighter, healthier version that reduces unnecessary oil calories.
- Experiment with Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise to create a protein-packed, lower-fat alternative that maintains creamy texture.
- Enhance nutritional value by adding diced celery or chopped bell peppers for extra crunch and vitamins without compromising the classic flavor profile.
- Consider using gluten-free crackers or lettuce wraps to make this recipe suitable for individuals with dietary restrictions or following low-carb eating plans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg