French Tuna Salad
Prep
20 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This is one of my go to recipes when I need something fresh and satisfying in under twenty minutes. It's a wonderful French inspired take on tuna salad that comes together effortlessly with pantry staples, making it perfect for busy weeknights or quick lunches. The beauty of this dish is that it requires zero cooking, just simple chopping and mixing. I love how the Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice brighten everything up, while the tuna provides lean protein that keeps you feeling full and energized. It's economical too, since canned tuna is affordable and always on hand in my kitchen.
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Ingredients
- 400canned tuna
- 150 gmayonnaise
- 1onion
- 200 gdiced tomatoes
- 100 gcelery
- a pinchblack pepper
- 2chopped fresh parsley
- 50 mllemon juice
- a pinchsalt
- 20 gdijon mustard
- 50 mlolive oil
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Instructions
- 1
Drain and flake the tuna in a large bowl.
- 2
Add the mayonnaise, diced tomatoes, celery, black pepper, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
- 3
Stir until all the ingredients are well combined.
- 4
Drizzle the olive oil over the salad and stir gently.
- 5
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Tip: Chill time is optional, but recommended for the best flavor.
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