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Tuna salad in a white bowl with celery and crackers.
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5 from 3 votes

Tuna Salad

Tuna Salad is a quick and easy lunch or snack that is high in protein and flavor! Make up a batch and eat it with crackers or on a sandwich. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: tuna salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 288kcal
Author: Kelsey Crist

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces canned tuna drained well
  • 1 small shallot
  • 3 ribs celery
  • 2 Tablespoons sweet relish
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • juice of 1/2 a lemon

Instructions

  • Peel and dice the shallot and dice the celery.
    Tuna salad ingredients.
  • Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
    Tuna salad in a white bowl.
  • Serve with crackers or on a sandwich.
    Tuna salad on a cracker.

Notes

  • Make sure to drain any excess liquid from the canned tuna. 
  • Use greek yogurt or mashed avocado instead of mayo for a lighter tuna salad.
  • 1/4 of a red onion can be used in place of a shallot. 

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 829mg | Potassium: 241mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 224IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2mg