Lemon Herb Tuna Crunch Salad
Lemon Herb Tuna Crunch Salad
Ingredients
For the Tuna Salad
- 12 ounces canned tuna in water, drained well
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, flake the well-drained canned tuna with a fork. Ensure there are no large chunks.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the finely diced celery, minced red onion, diced red bell pepper, chopped fresh dill, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently fold everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the tuna mushy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or lemon juice) as needed. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This also enhances the 'crunch' factor.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Serve chilled on lettuce cups, with crackers, or as a sandwich filling. Enjoy your refreshing Lemon Herb Tuna Crunch Salad!
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Lemon Herb Tuna Crunch Salad
Ingredients
For the Tuna Salad
- 12 ounces canned tuna in water, drained well
- 2 celery stalks, finely diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely minced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, flake the well-drained canned tuna with a fork. Ensure there are no large chunks.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the finely diced celery, minced red onion, diced red bell pepper, chopped fresh dill, and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently fold everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the tuna mushy.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or lemon juice) as needed. For best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This also enhances the 'crunch' factor.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Serve chilled on lettuce cups, with crackers, or as a sandwich filling. Enjoy your refreshing Lemon Herb Tuna Crunch Salad!