Simple Tuna Salad
This simple tuna salad recipe combines only a few basic ingredients for a flavor-filled, protein-packed meal or snack that can be eaten at home or on-the-go.
Ingredients
- 2 cans Albacore Tuna ~10 ounces
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp red onion, minced
- 1/2 tsp minced garlic (fresh or canned)
- 1/4 tsp dried parsley
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Open cans of tuna and empty into a strainer. Use a fork to press firmly on the tuna to get out as much liquid as possible. Once it is completely drained, empty it to a large bowl.
- Add the light mayonnaise, garlic, red onion, Dijon mustard, parsley and pepper to the tuna and stir until well combined.
- Cover tuna salad and refrigerate until ready to eat.
Notes
- Recipe Makes: 2 cups
- Serving Size: ½ cup
- Servings per Recipe: 4
- Nutrition Facts (per ½ cup serving): 240 calories, 3 g carbohydrates, 0 g fiber, 17 g protein, 13 g fat, 1.5 g saturated fat, 40 mg cholesterol, 320 mg sodium
- Meal Planning Serving Sizes: 0 CHO; 2.5 PRO; 2.5 FAT