Description
A fresh and delicious tuna salad, perfect for a light meal or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of tuna in water
- 1 cup of mayonnaise
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup of pickles, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lettuce leaves for serving
- Lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Open the cans of tuna and drain the liquid. Place the tuna in a large bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise to the bowl with the tuna and mix well until incorporated.
- Add the chopped red onion, red bell pepper, and pickles to the bowl, and mix all the ingredients.
- Season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste. Mix again to ensure even distribution of the seasonings.
- To serve, place a couple of lettuce leaves on a plate and add a portion of the tuna salad on top of them. If desired, squeeze a little lemon juice over the top before serving.
Notes
- Great as a light meal or side dish.
- Customize with additional vegetables if desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 5
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: tuna, salad, easy recipe, homemade food