Tuna Salad
2012-12-11- Skill Level: Easy
- Yield : About 2 cups
- Servings : 4
- Prep Time : 15m
- Ready In : 15m
Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
-
Calories
140 -
Calories from Fat
35 -
Total Fat
15g -
Saturated Fat
1g -
Trans Fat
0g -
Cholesterol
30mg -
Sodium
340mg -
Carbohydrates
6g -
Dietary Fiber
0g -
Sugar
2g -
Protein
16g
Tuna salad can be used to create a variety of salads or a quick sandwich.
For this Tuna Salad recipe, you can use canned tuna, salmon, or both. Salmon provides more anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids than tuna.
A basic tuna salad is made using canned tuna and mayonnaise. Diced sweet pickles or pickle relish is optional. From there, the sky is the limit. This Tuna Salad recipe is just one of hundreds you can make by varying the ingredients.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information is for the Tuna Salad recipe only and does not include bread. Two slices of bread or one large bun or roll adds 200 to 250 calories and 300 to 700 mg of sodium.
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Ingredients
- 2 6-oz. (170 g) cans light or solid Albacore tuna
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) lemon juice
- Fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 1 celery stalk/rib, chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) red onion, minced
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) sweet pickle relish or minced sweet pickles
- 1-2 tablespoons (15-30 ml) fresh Italian parsley, minced
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) low fat mayonnaise
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 ml) Dijon or brown mustard
Method of Preparation
Step 1
Drain tuna. Transfer to small bowl and shred using your fingers or a fork until there are no large lumps.
Step 2
Add remaining ingredients and mix until well combined.
Step 3
Serve or refrigerate and use within 4 days.
