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Tempting Tuna Salad Recipe

Elevate your lunch with this vibrant and flavorful tuna salad! We're ditching the ordinary and adding crunchy celery and creamy hard-boiled eggs for a delightful twist on a classic. This easy recipe is ready in minutes and perfect for a quick and satisfying meal served on crackers, bread, or a bed of greens. Get ready for a tuna salad experience unlike any other!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 539.1 kcal
Protein 93g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Tempting Tuna Salad

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How to Make Tempting Tuna Salad

  1. Hard-boil 1 large egg. Once cool, chop finely.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (5 ounce) can tuna (drained), 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
  3. Gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled egg.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. (Optional) Stir in 1/4 cup sliced stuffed Spanish olives and/or 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion for extra zing!
  6. Serve on crackers, bread, or over a bed of mixed greens. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

22 g

Sugar

19g

Fat

30g

Carbs

5g

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