American Tuna Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is my go to lunch recipe when I need something satisfying but don't have much time. American tuna salad comes together in just 15 minutes with pantry staples, making it perfect for busy weekdays. The combination of flaky tuna, crisp celery, and sweet apple creates such a delicious balance, while the walnuts add wonderful texture and are packed with heart healthy omega 3 fatty acids. It's budget friendly, requires zero cooking, and tastes even better the next day. Whether you're meal prepping or need a quick lunch idea, this classic salad never disappoints.
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Ingredients
- 400canned tuna
- 60 mlmayonnaise
- 100chopped onion
- 150diced celery
- 2chopped hard-boiled egg
- 50picked and chopped fresh parsley
- 100diced apple
- 1 gsalt
- 1 gblack pepper
- 10 mldijon mustard
- 20 mllemon juice
- 50chopped walnuts
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Instructions
- 1
Drain and flake the tuna into a large bowl.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
- 3
Add the flaked tuna, chopped onion, diced celery, chopped hard-boiled egg, picked parsley, diced apple, lemon juice, and chopped walnuts to the bowl with the mayonnaise mixture.
- 4
Gently stir everything together until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to break up the tuna or mix too much.
- 5
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 6
Just before serving, give the salad a good stir and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- 7
Serve chilled and enjoy!
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