The best tuna salad
I always have canned tuna stocked in my pantry for a quick protein, and without fail at least once a month I get a heavy craving for a good tuna salad. The best tuna salad in my opinion is one thats filled with fresh and delicious flavors like herbs, celery and lemon zest, and isn’t overly packed with mayo. This lemon herb tuna salad is light and healthy, and the perfect meal prep for busy weeks.
This quick and easy recipe is made with just a few simple ingredients. Serve it over your favorite salad, in a toasted bagel, or with your go-to crackers. It’s fresh and delicious, and ready in minutes.
I love to enjoy it in a sandwich with all the fix-ins like lettuce, marinated artichokes, roasted peppers and a spread of pesto.
Meal prep for the week
This recipe easily doubles as meal prep for the week if you’re a 1-2 person household, or you double the recipe. It’ll stay good in the fridge for up to 5 days and can be enjoyed in so many ways.
If you’re in need of some other healthy make-ahead meal ideas, try some of these recipes below-
- Baked Blueberry Oatmeal Bars
- Potato Cheddar Egg Bake
- Crispy Cheese Breakfast Burritos
- Black Bean and Veggie Burritos
Ingredients you’ll need to make lemon herb tuna salad
- Canned tuna– I love using albacore tuna in water
- Mayo + dijon mustard- not an overwhelming amount, but enough to add flavor and creaminess
- Lemon juice + zest
- Chopped celery, red onion and scallions for a crunch
- Dill and parsley for added flavor
- Salt & pepper to season
- Drain the tuna and add it to a bowl. Flake it well using a fork
- Chop your veggies and herbs. This recipe calls for red onion, celery, dill, parsley, scallions and lemon zest
- Mix all the ingredients together with the tuna, including the herbs, a little mayonnaise, dijon mustard and lemon juice. Season with salt & pepper to taste
- Serve with your favorite crackers or toasted bread, and refrigerate leftovers for up to 5 days
It’s truly so simple to make, and hits the spot every time. You guys are going to love it!
Other meal-prep recipes you’ll like:
Black Bean and Veggie Burritos
Baked Zucchini Corn Fritters
Broccoli Cheddar Egg Muffins
Spinach & White Bean Burgers
Herbed Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cans albacore tuna in water, 4 oz each
- 2 1/2 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1/2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 stalk of celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
- 2 tbsp chopped parsley
- Juice from 1/2 a lemon + 1 tsp of lemon zest
- 1/4 tsp salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped dill pickles
- Olive oil, to drizzle
Directions
- Drain the tuna and add it to a bowl. Flake it with a fork to mash it well
- Mix in all of the ingredients and stir together until evenly combined. Finish off with a drizzle of olive oil when serving. Serve over a salad, on toast or in a wrap
- Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.
This tuna mix is so so yummy and refreshing. Makes eating healthy so easy!!
Thank you Orly!!