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Classic Tuna Salad
Classic Tuna Salad · ready in 2 h 10 min · 4 servings · 280 kcal per serving · very easy · 8 ingredients
Flaky tuna is folded with crisp celery, mild green onion, and crunchy water chestnuts, then coated in a creamy lemon dill dressing that tastes fresh, light, and comforting.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 2 h 10 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 280
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 450 gTuna in water
- 60 gCelery
- 80 gWater chestnuts
- 25 gGreen onion
- 120 gMayonnaise
- 30 gLemon juice
- 3 gDill, dried
- 4 gSalt
Equipment
refrigerator, can opener, chef knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, serving spoon, small bowl, spoon, strainer, wooden spoon
Instructions
- Prep and combine
Gather a medium mixing bowl and spoon, drain the tuna in water, then add the tuna, chopped celery, sliced green onion, and chopped water chestnuts to the bowl. · 5 min
What to look for: Evenly distributed ingredients
- Mix dressing
In a small bowl, stir the mayonnaise, lemon juice, dried dill, and salt until smooth, then gently fold this dressing into the tuna mixture. · 3 min
What to look for: mixture looks evenly coated and creamy
- Chill and serve
Cover the bowl and chill the tuna salad until cold, then give it a final stir and serve.
What to look for: salad is well chilled
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 280 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| of which sugars | 1 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| of which saturated | 3 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: fish, eggs, celery
May contain: soybeans, mustard
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 3 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Tuna in water
- Tuna in olive oil: Adds richer flavor and mouthfeel
Celery
- Apple: Adds mild sweetness and crunch
Water chestnuts
- Jicama: Similar crunch with mild sweetness
Green onion
- Chives: Milder onion flavor
Mayonnaise
- Greek yogurt: Creates lighter, tangier dressing
Lemon juice
- Apple cider vinegar: Use less to avoid overpowering acidity
