Best Tuna Salad
A refreshing tuna salad with bright lemon and fresh herbs—these are the best tuna sandwiches you’ll ever assemble. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 2 (5 oz) cans, drained tuna
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup, finely diced red onion
- 2 tbsp, finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup, chopped fresh dill
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 4 slices whole wheat bread
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium bowl, flake 2 drained cans of tuna with a fork until no large chunks remain.
- Step 2: Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1/4 cup finely diced red onion, 2 tbsp finely diced celery, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill. Mix thoroughly until combined and evenly distributed.
- Step 3: Season with salt and black pepper to taste, stirring until fully incorporated and the mixture holds together.
- Step 4: Divide the tuna salad evenly between 4 slices of whole wheat bread, spreading it to the edges. Serve immediately or wrap for a quick lunch.
