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Tuna Salad Recipe

Tuna Salad Recipe

This simple Tuna Salad recipe comes together in just 15 minutes using canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, fresh herbs, and Dijon mustard.
It’s creamy, customizable, and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or quick lunches. Easy to make, protein-packed, and fridge-friendly for up to four days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 172
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 5-ounce cans tuna
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 stalk celery diced
  • 2 tablespoons red onion diced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped parsley chives, and/or other herbs
  • 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Drain the liquid from the tuna cans.
  2. Add the tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, red onion, chopped herbs, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to a mixing bowl.
  3. Stir everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  4. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

Notes

Tuna salad isn’t flashy, but it’s dependable. It’s the kind of recipe that quietly saves the day
when you don’t feel like cooking but still want something good.