Simple Tuna Salad
This Simple Tuna Salad is a kitchen staple—quick, nutritious, and incredibly versatile! Enjoy it in sandwiches, wraps, or stuffed in lettuce cups. Great for high-protein snacks or easy lunchbox meals. With just 10 minutes and basic pantry ingredients, this recipe will become a weekly favorite!
Ingredients
- 1 5-ounce can tuna packed in water, drained
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 rib celery diced
- 1 teaspoon red onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the tuna: Open and drain the canned tuna, pressing out excess liquid.
- Chop vegetables: Dice the celery and finely chop the red onion.
- Mix ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, and lemon juice.
- Season: Add salt and black pepper to taste, stirring until well combined.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately on bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps, or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add chopped pickles or capers for extra flavor.
- This salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.