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Fresh Tuna Salad with Celery

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A quick, crunchy, and flavorful tuna salad featuring crisp celery, tender tuna, and a bright, creamy dressing. Perfect for light lunches, snacks, or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (5 oz / 142 g each) high-quality tuna packed in water, drained
  • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup (15 g) fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/3 cup (80 ml) mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Optional: 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped walnuts or almonds

Instructions

  1. Wash and dry celery stalks thoroughly. Chop into small, bite-sized pieces about 1/4-inch (6 mm). Dice the red onion finely. Chop parsley leaves finely, discarding thick stems.
  2. Open tuna cans and drain well. Using a fork, gently flake the tuna into a mixing bowl, keeping some texture intact.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Add chopped celery, onion, and parsley to the tuna bowl. Pour dressing over and fold gently with a spatula or spoon until evenly coated, keeping tuna chunky and celery crisp.
  5. If using, fold in chopped hard-boiled egg or nuts for extra protein and crunch.
  6. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving to let flavors marry and celery crisp up.

Notes

Use firm, crisp celery stalks and high-quality tuna packed in water. For gluten-free, check mayonnaise and mustard labels. To revive limp celery, soak in ice water for 10 minutes before chopping. Avoid overmixing to keep tuna texture intact. Chill salad for best flavor and crunch. Variations include avocado mash instead of mayo for keto, or chickpeas and vegan mayo for vegan version.

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Keywords: tuna salad, celery salad, quick lunch, healthy salad, easy recipe, low-carb, high-protein, gluten-free

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