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Easy Tuna Salad Recipe

Zesty Easy Tuna Salad Recipe for Quick Lunch Bliss

This Easy Tuna Salad Recipe combines zesty flavors and fresh ingredients for a quick and customizable meal.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cans Bumble Bee tuna drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise adjust to preference
  • 1/4 cup zesty Italian dressing optional
  • 1 tablespoon mustard yellow or Dijon
  • 1/4 cup minced onion or shallots
  • 1/2 cup celery finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley optional
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder adjust to taste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Open two cans of Bumble Bee tuna and drain the liquid thoroughly. Place the drained tuna in a large mixing bowl and use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces.
  2. Add a scoop of mayonnaise, a splash of zesty Italian dressing, and a dollop of mustard. Gently mix until well combined.
  3. Fold in the minced onion and chopped celery, mixing gently for about a minute until well incorporated.
  4. Add garlic powder, salt, and black pepper, mixing until the seasoning is evenly distributed.
  5. Serve the salad immediately on toasted bread or lettuce wraps, or chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes for optimal flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to drain tuna well to avoid a watery salad. Adjust creaminess gradually by adding mayonnaise little by little.

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