No-Cook Tuna Salad with Dill and Capers
A protein-packed salad made with flaked tuna, fresh dill, and briny capers for a quick, satisfying lunch or snack. This American-inspired salad recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, pairs canned tuna in water, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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
- 2 (5-oz) cans canned tuna in water
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp fresh dill
- 1 tbsp capers
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- pinch salt
- pinch black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Drain tuna: Open 2 (5-oz) cans of tuna in water and drain thoroughly, then transfer to a medium bowl.
- Step 2: Mix ingredients: Add 3 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp drained capers, and 1 tsp lemon juice to the tuna. Gently flake the tuna with a fork while mixing until fully combined.
- Step 3: Season: Add a pinch of salt and a pinch of black pepper, mixing until evenly distributed with no dry spots.
- Step 4: Serve: Spoon onto lettuce leaves or crackers and enjoy immediately.
