Description
Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad is a flavorful, healthy, and simple dish perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Packed with protein and healthy fats, it’s an easy-to-make meal that will keep you full and satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 can (5 oz) of tuna in olive oil (or water, if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a healthier twist)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon capers or chopped pickles for extra flavor
- Optional: Lettuce or mixed greens for serving
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and place it in a medium bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the tuna and mix well.
- Stir in the diced red onion, celery, and chopped parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. For an extra punch, you can add capers or pickles.
- Serve the tuna salad on a bed of lettuce or mixed greens, or enjoy it on whole-grain bread for a sandwich.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes for the best flavor.
Notes
- You can substitute mayonnaise with avocado for a healthier fat alternative.
- If you prefer a spicier tuna salad, add a dash of hot sauce or some chopped jalapeños.
- This salad works great as a topping for crackers or as a side dish for grilled chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (based on 2 servings)
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 30mg