Life Changing 10-Minute Tuna Salad

Two pieces of toast with the easy 10 minute tuna salad spread on top, sitting on a plate on a countertop

5 from 4 votes

Life Changing 10-Minute Tuna Salad

When it comes to simple, easy, and wallet-friendly lunches, nothing is better than the classic tuna salad. It's packed with protein, rich in healthy fats, and comes together with a few pantry staples, making it the ultimate recipe to have in your back pocket. And my recipe? Well, it happens to be life changing. That's right, this Life Changing 10-Minute Tuna Salad is delicious, simple, and one of my favorite recipes year-round!

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Lactose

Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings Servings

Calories 30kcal

Author Nicole Modic

Ingredients

2 Cans or Jars Tuna packed in either oil or water
6 Cornichons chopped; or substitute two dill pickles
2 Stalks Celery diced
½ Red Onion finely chopped
3 Tablespoons Fresh Dill or 2 tablespoons of dried dill
2 Green Onions finely chopped
1 Lemon zested and juiced
½ Cup Mayonnaise or Greek Yogurt
2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard
2 Tablespoons Pickle Juice saved from the cornichons or pickles
Sea Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste

Instructions

To make this easy tuna salad, start by draining the liquid from your can or jar of tuna.
Add the tuna to a bowl and use a fork to mash the tuna finely.
Finally, add your remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss to combine! Serve right away, or store any leftovers in an airtight container, in the fridge, for up to three days.

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