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Close-up of classic tuna salad with creamy texture, finely chopped celery and red onion, garnished with a bright green parsley sprig, served on a white plate with warm natural lighting.

Classic Tuna Salad


  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 2 1x

Description

A creamy tuna salad mixed with mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, accented by crunchy celery and red onion, served neatly on a white plate with a parsley garnish.


Ingredients

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1 can canned tuna (drained)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons celery (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon red onion (finely chopped)
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
1 small sprig parsley (for garnish)


Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard.
Add the finely chopped celery and red onion to the bowl.
Mix all ingredients gently until well combined, maintaining a creamy texture with small crunchy bits.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Using a round mold, neatly scoop the tuna salad onto a white plate.
Garnish the top with a small sprig of parsley.
Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes