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Bowl of creamy tuna salad garnished with fresh dill, served with cucumber slices and crackers.

Creamy Dill Tuna Salad Your Easiest 15-Minute Lunch or Healthy Meal Prep

Whip up this incredibly easy and flavorful creamy dill tuna salad in just 10-15 minutes, perfect for a quick, healthy lunch or efficient meal prepping. It's packed with protein and fresh ingredients!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Healthy Meal Prep, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 285
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Dill Tuna Salad
  • 2 cans Tuna 5 oz each, packed in water or olive oil, well-drained
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise light mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a healthier option
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Dill finely chopped
  • 1 stalk Celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup Red Onion finely diced (optional, for extra crunch and tang)
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Dijon Mustard (optional, for added depth of flavor)
  • 1/4 tsp Salt or to taste
  • 1/8 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground, or to taste

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Prepare Ingredients
  1. Thoroughly drain the canned tuna. If using tuna packed in water, press out as much liquid as possible. If using tuna in oil, you may rinse it briefly before draining well.
  2. Finely chop the fresh dill, dice the celery, and dice the red onion (if using).
Combine and Mix
  1. In a large mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
  2. Add the mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt), chopped fresh dill, diced celery, diced red onion (if using), fresh lemon juice, and Dijon mustard (if using) to the bowl with the tuna.
  3. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Start with the recommended amounts and adjust to your taste.
  4. Mix all ingredients thoroughly with a fork until well combined and creamy. Be careful not to overmix, which can make the tuna mushy.
Serve or Store
  1. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve immediately on bread, crackers, in lettuce cups, or alongside a fresh salad. For meal prep, divide into airtight containers.

Notes

This tuna salad is incredibly versatile! For an extra boost of nutrition, add finely chopped cucumber, bell peppers, or even a spoonful of capers for a briny kick. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.