Jet-Set Tuna Salad
A protein-packed salad featuring tender tuna, crisp greens, and a zesty lemon-dill dressing for a refreshing meal. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs canned tuna, mixed greens, cucumber for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 1 can canned tuna
- 4 cups mixed greens
- 1/2 medium cucumber
- 1/4 medium red onion
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Drain and flake 1 can tuna into a bowl. Add 1/2 diced cucumber and 1/4 thinly sliced red onion.
- Step 2: Zest 1 lemon and squeeze 1 tbsp juice into a small bowl. Add 2 tbsp fresh dill, 3 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp honey, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; whisk until emulsified.
- Step 3: Pour dressing over tuna mixture and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Step 4: Divide 4 cups mixed greens among plates, then top with tuna salad.
