Classic Tuna Lettuce Salad
Classic Tuna Lettuce Salad
Ingredients
For the Tuna Salad
- 12 ounces canned tuna, packed in water or oil, drained
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1/4 red onion, small, finely minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
For Serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, or other tender lettuce, washed and dried
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork, breaking it into small pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the finely diced celery and minced red onion to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the dressing mixture over the tuna and vegetables. Stir gently until all ingredients are thoroughly coated. If using, fold in the chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or lemon juice) as needed.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Arrange the washed and dried lettuce leaves on individual plates or in a large serving bowl. Spoon generous portions of the tuna salad onto the lettuce. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, if desired.
⏱️ 4 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Tuna Lettuce Salad
For the Tuna Salad
- 12 ounces canned tuna, packed in water or oil, drained
- 2 stalks celery, finely diced
- 1/4 red onion, small, finely minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or more, to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
For Serving
- 1 head butter lettuce, or other tender lettuce, washed and dried
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- 1/2 cucumber, sliced (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork, breaking it into small pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the finely diced celery and minced red onion to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the dressing mixture over the tuna and vegetables. Stir gently until all ingredients are thoroughly coated. If using, fold in the chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or lemon juice) as needed.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Arrange the washed and dried lettuce leaves on individual plates or in a large serving bowl. Spoon generous portions of the tuna salad onto the lettuce. Garnish with cherry tomatoes and cucumber slices, if desired.
⏱️ 4 min