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Loaded with tuna, crunchy sweet red pepper, green onions, celery, relish and seasonings, this tasty Classic Tuna Salad Recipe is great for a light meal or anytime snack! #mustlovehomecooking

Ultimate Tuna Salad Recipe

Loaded with tuna, crunchy sweet red pepper, green onions, celery, relish and seasonings, it's a tasty sandwich great for a meal or anytime snack!

4 from 10 votes
Prep Time :15 minutes
Total Time :15 minutes
Servings :6
Calories :174
Course :Salad

Ingredients

  • 10 ounce  tuna packed in water
  • 1/2  cup  mayonnaise regular or light mayonnaise
  • tbsp celery thin sliced
  • tbsp red bell pepper  diced small
  • tbsp green onion thin sliced
  • 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • tbsp fresh parsley  minced
  • tsp  whole grain mustard
  • 1/8  tsp  black pepper
  • pinch salt
  • whole grain bread, tomato and spinach leaves for serving

Instructions 

  • Place tuna in a large bowl. Use a fork to separate and fluff the pieces. Add all remaining ingredients to the bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust seasonings.
  • Cover bowl and refrigerate for at least one hour. Serve cold.

Chef Tips

*Substitute 2 5-ounce cans Tuna packed in water for the pouches.
Nutrition information is for tuna salad only.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
Ultimate Tuna Salad Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 serving
Amount per Serving
Calories
174
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
14.49
g
22
%
Saturated Fat
 
2.29
g
14
%
Cholesterol
 
24.85
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
267.93
mg
12
%
Potassium
 
98.05
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
1.51
g
1
%
Fiber
 
0.16
g
1
%
Sugar
 
1.31
g
1
%
Protein
 
9.52
g
19
%
Vitamin A
 
254.65
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
5.22
mg
6
%
Calcium
 
8.03
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.85
mg
5
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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