Description
Quick and tasty plant-based tuna salad with fresh vegetables, creamy dressing, and versatile flavor. Perfect for a healthy meal or satisfying snack with plenty of crunch and nutrition.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 can tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise (plant-based)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (natural)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (natural)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Veggies: Finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces to ensure every bite has a balanced mix of flavors without overpowering any component.
- Combine Tuna and Dressing: Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and flake it into a bowl. Add the plant-based mayonnaise, Dijon mustard (natural), and fresh lemon juice (natural). Gently stir until a creamy mixture forms.
- Fold in Veggies and Herbs: Carefully fold the chopped celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and fresh parsley into the tuna and dressing mixture. This keeps the vegetables crisp and evenly distributes flavors throughout the salad.
- Season to Taste: Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the salad and mix gently to ensure seasoning is evenly spread.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the tuna salad for 15-20 minutes if time permits, allowing flavors to meld. The salad can also be served immediately with fresh garnishes and accompaniments.
Notes
- Use sustainably sourced tuna for better flavor and ethical choice.
- Drain tuna thoroughly to avoid watery salad.
- Chop vegetables uniformly for balanced texture.
- Adjust creaminess by adding lemon juice or plant-based yogurt instead of extra mayonnaise.
- Prepare the salad ahead of time and keep chilled for deeper flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: tuna salad, plant-based, quick recipe, healthy snack, gluten free, easy lunch
