Tuna or Chicken Salad Recipe
American · Main course · 10 min total
A versatile and creamy salad perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or lettuce cups. This recipe works equally well with canned tuna or shredded cooked chicken.
10
min prep
min prep
4
servings
servings
280
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained, or 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery
- 1/4 cup finely diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the tuna or chicken, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Stir in parsley if using.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Tips
- For extra crunch, add 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans.
- To make it lighter, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- Serve on toasted bread, in a lettuce wrap, or with crackers.
More about Tuna or Chicken Salad →
AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms