Crunchy celery, fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard make this Tuna Salad for One a flavorful and easy lunch option. On a sandwich or served with crackers, it’s simple and filling.
Tuna Salad Makes a High Protein Lunch
Protein pack your lunch without a ton of effort with this Tuna Salad for One. Filling chunk light tuna plus fresh ingredients like crisp celery and tart lemon juice pair with Dijon mustard, salt and pepper for a flavorful lunch option. Throw it together in minutes! Then spread between two slices of bread or on your favorite crackers and lunch is served!
Quick, Easy, Filling
When I’m trying to put together a high protein lunch, I’ll put together my Favorite 5-Minute Lunch Salad, make a stir-fry, or in a pinch, grab some Simple Energy Bites. I sometimes forget how easy and how delicious tuna is. And how filling!
And a solid tuna salad recipe that makes canned tuna anything but boring. I can go low-carb and eat it on a salad (one of my FAVORITES). Or when I’m in a hurry, I’ll eat it right from the bowl. It’s just that good.
Tuna Salad Ingredients and Supplies
(see recipe card at the bottom of this post for measurements and details)
Ingredients:
- Chunk light tuna in water
- Mayonnaise
- Dijon mustard
- Chopped celery
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Supplies:
- Small mixing bowl
- Fork
How to Make Tuna Salad for One
- In a small mixing bowl, add the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, celery and lemon juice.
- Using a fork, mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Mix thoroughly.
- Spread between two slices of bread to make a sandwich. Or serve with crackers.
How to Store Tuna Salad
If not going to serve right away, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy. Tuna salad will keep in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Stir before serving.
Fast and Filling Lunch Recipes
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- Avocado Roll Ups: Just 5 ingredients and about 5 minutes is all it takes to make these tasty avocado roll ups that are so great for a healthy snack or a quick lunch.
- Favorite 5-Minute Lunch Salad: A fresh, filling and flavorful salad that you can toss together in a matter of minutes for an amazing lunch any day of the week with these great salad staples always on hand. Our Favorite 5-Minute Lunch Salad!
- The Best Easy Chicken Salad: Crunchy apple chunks, green onions and candied pecans combined with the juicy grapes, tender chicken and creamy light dressing creates the most perfect texture and taste. It’s fresh, flavorful and absolutely delicious!
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xoxo,
Tuna Salad for One
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Prep Time: 5 minutes -
Total Time: 5 minutes
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Yield: 1 serving
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Crunchy celery, fresh lemon juice and Dijon mustard make this Tuna Salad for One a flavorful and easy lunch option.
Ingredients
- 1 (5 ounce) can chunk light tuna in water, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped celery
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a small mixing bowl, add the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, celery and lemon juice. Using a fork, mix well until thoroughly combined.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Spread between two slices of bread to make a sandwich. Or serve with crackers.
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