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Tuna Salad is a staple salad in many of our homes and family menus. Whether we make it as a main dish, side dish, light dinner, or a snack, it will be a hit. You know, that’s the great thing about tuna, you can have it any time of day and still enjoy it.

What’s another great thing about tuna? Well that it interfuses with nearly any vegetable you decide to add to it and blends even better with almost all types of dressings.

That’s what makes tuna salad a staple, you can change it up however you like and add to the mix whatever your craving and it will all come together to make the most delicious dish!

A tuna mix with sweetcorn, lettuce, red onion, celery to make the perfect sandwich.
Notice anything you like in this pic? Other than the tuna, celery gives an added crunch!

The steps to prepare …

  1. In a medium bowl mix all of the ingredients listed below.
  2. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to your liking.
  3. Enjoy just like that or topped on toast.

The list of ingredients…

  • cans Albacore Tuna in water
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • white vinegar
  • celery 
  • corn 
  • red onions 
  • Avocado mayo
  • Greek yogurt
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • Everything But the Bagel seasoning

Benefits of this particular tuna salad:

Tuna

  • full of omega 3 fatty acids which help reduce inflammation and may lower blood pressure
  • immunity booster
  • aids in weight loss
  • improves blood circulation
  • contains good amount of protein

Celery

  • great source of antioxidants
  • supports digestion
  • rich in vitamins and minerals with a low glycemic index
  • helps reduce inflammation
A Tuna Salad mix topped with paprika spices to make a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner sandwich.
Serve on toast for a more filling effect!

Tips:

  • You can add radish instead of celery, or you can do both!
  • To keep it super healthy use Greek yogurt instead of mayo.
  • Great on toast but also delicious on French bread, crackers, in lettuce boats, pepper scoops, on cheese, or just on its own!

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5 from 4 votes

Tuna Salad

By: Lama
A yummy super easy and super quick dish to put together with tuna, some veggies, and seasonings for a perfect salad everyone will enjoy.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 16 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

  • 2 5oz cans Albacore Tuna, in water, drained
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon, juice
  • ¼ cup white vinegar
  • 4 stalks celery , chopped
  • cup corn , drained
  • ¼ cup red onions, cubed small
  • cup Avocado mayo
  • cup greek yogurt
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Everything But the Bagel seasoning, optional

Instructions 

  • In a medium bowl mix all of the ingredients listed. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Enjoy just like that or topped on toast.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 98mg | Potassium: 98mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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About Lama

I'm Lama, welcome to my blog where you will find simple and diverse recipes your entire family will enjoy. I am honored to connect with you through the recipes I prepare!

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7 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I never get tired of an excellent tuna salad recipe, and of the hundreds of versions I’ve made, this version is the best!