Tangy Tuna Salad
This is so easy, and it uses ingredients that are readily available. The cherry peppers had a kick without a lot of heat.
Ingredients
- 11-ounce pouch of tuna, water-packed, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup celery, small dice
- 1/4 cup red onion, small dice
- 1/3 cup brined cherry peppers, seeded, chopped and packed
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons green onions, green and white parts, thinly sliced
- 3 tablespoons Italian parsley, finely chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 avocado, sliced, optional
- 1 tomato, sliced, optional
- lettuce leaves, optional
- pita pockets or other bread, optional
Instructions
- Stir all the ingredients together in a medium bowl. Go easy on adding the salt. You can add it last, if any at all. The salt in the mayo, mustard, and peppers may be enough for your tastes.
- This is fantastic with avocado, lettuce and/or tomato in pita pockets, on croissants or other artisan bread. Or, eat over lettuce as a salad.
Notes
The addition of salt is minute due to the saltiness of the cherry peppers and their brine. Adjust seasoning to your taste.
The nutrition chart is calculated with the 1/8 teaspoon of sea salt listed in the ingredients. The nutrition chart does not include any toppings or bread.
Adding a small amount, such as 1/2 tablespoon, of the brine from the jar of cherry peppers adds more tang. Be aware that the more liquid you add will alter the consistency of the Tangy Tuna Salad.
Nutrition Facts
Tangy Tuna Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
171.96
% Daily Value*
Fat
15.17
g
23
%
Saturated Fat
2.22
g
14
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
8.66
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3.56
g
Cholesterol
12.83
mg
4
%
Sodium
302.93
mg
13
%
Potassium
144.46
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
1.15
g
0
%
Fiber
0.57
g
2
%
Sugar
0.71
g
1
%
Protein
7.53
g
15
%
Vitamin C
3.66
mg
4
%
Calcium
17.52
mg
2
%
Iron
0.59
mg
3
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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