Tuna Salad
This Tuna Salad contains 6g protein and 253 calories per serving, functioning as a quick, minimal-prep snack or salad base. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, ideal for when you need something immediately without advance planning. Works as a light protein addition to carb-heavy meals rather than a standalone option.
Ingredients
- •Canned Tuna
- •Shallot(30g)
- •Celery(80g)
- •Sweet Pickle Relish(10g)
Sweet pickle relish. Found near ketchup and mustard.
- •Mayonnaise, Regular(60g)
- •Mustard, Dijon(10g)
Dijon mustard — Grey Poupon or store brand. Spicier than yellow mustard.
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(10g)
- •¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- •¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Garlic powder(1g)
- •Sugar, Granulated White(1g)
- •Bread, Crusty, White(200g)
- •Lettuce, Iceberg
Instructions
- 1In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, shallot, celery, relish, mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, and sugar (if using) until combined.
- 2If making into a sandwich, divide the tuna salad between 4 slices of bread. Top each with a lettuce leaf and remaining slices of bread.
Nutrition — Per Serving
253
calories
6g
protein
13g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 29g
- Saturated fat
- 2.0g
- Sodium
- 464 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.7g
4 servings per batch · ~101g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Tuna Salad have per serving?
Each serving contains 6g of protein and 253 calories with 13g fat and 29g carbs. This is a lighter option that works better as a side or appetizer rather than your primary protein for a meal.
How long does Tuna Salad take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop produces 4 servings that store well throughout the week. You can have this ready in minutes and portion it out as needed for snacks or light meals.
Is Tuna Salad good for fat loss?
At 253 calories with only 6g protein per serving, this recipe is too calorie-dense relative to its protein content for fat loss phases. Consider the Tuna Salad for One or Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocado as higher-protein alternatives.
