Classic Tuna Salad

With 288 kcal and 29g of protein, it provides high protein support for low-carb meals, keeping you full for longer.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (2 servings), not per serving.

• 2 cans tuna (in water) · 270 kcal in the whole recipe
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise · 272 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 stalks celery · 11 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/4 red onion · 12 kcal in the whole recipe
• Juice of 1 lemon · 12 kcal in the whole recipe
• Salt, black pepper, dill

Method

1. Required equipment: A strainer, a mixing bowl, and a cutting board with a knife.

   

2. Open the tuna cans and drain all the water completely using a strainer.

   

3. Wash the celery stalks and chop them into small, cube-shaped pieces with a knife.

   

4. Peel the red onion and chop it into very fine, small pieces.

   

5. Place the drained tuna into the mixing bowl and break it apart by mashing it with a fork.

   

6. Add the chopped celery and onions to the bowl.

   

7. Pour 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise and the juice of 1 lemon over the mixture.

   

8. Add the finely chopped dill, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.

   

9. Mix everything with a spoon until all ingredients are well combined.

   

10. Know the salad is ready when the ingredients are fully coated with mayonnaise and reach a creamy consistency.

    

A Besly kitchen recipe — portions, macros and step photos by Besly.