The ingredients I add to my tuna fish salad include high protein, good fats, fiber and antioxidants in one full swoop. So, if you’re looking for a healthy heart, low glucose level and an anti-inflammatory salad mix this one does it all. I try to keep my ingredients to a minimum, therefore I pick the ingredients that create good health! Regarding tuna, of course you can go down a rabbit hole researching this. Feel free to check out this article about mercury and tuna at ChowHound. We eat tuna fish and I feel it’s a great alternative to processed meat! This is a quick recipe to add to your lunch rotation.

My recipe includes pecans which are a great source of good fats (heart healthy), antioxidants (reduces inflammation) and high in fiber (great for digestion and blood sugar levels). I also use organic dried cranberries which are heart healthy, good for digestion, anti-inflammatory and more! Tuna is your protein fix of course and celery has huge benefits for your bones! It’s a nutrient packed sandwich!

tuna fish salad packed with protein, fiber, antioxidants, and good fats

Ingredients

12 ounces canned tuna (I use solid white albacore)
2 celery stalks
1/4 cup dried organic cranberries
1/2 cup pecans
2 to 3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
salt/pepper

Directions

Step One

Chop up celery, pecans, and if you choose, the cranberries. Drain your tuna. Mix the celery, pecans, cranberries and tuna in a bowl.

Step Two

Gradually add the mayonnaise and the mustard while mixing your ingredients so that it’s creamy and fully blended. Add salt and pepper based on your preference! If needed, add more mayonnaise or mustard. I like to leave mine in the fridge for a bit to allow the ingredients to become even more flavorful! Serve on a bed of greens, with crackers, or as sandwich! It’s a crazy healthy lunch and such a fabulous alternative to processed meats.

tuna fish salad sandwich on sourdough bread

Tuna Fish Salad – More Than Protein

The ingredients I add to my tuna fish salad cover high protein, good fats, fiber and antioxidants in one full swoop.

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Prep Time 15

Servings 4

Ingredients

12 ounces canned tuna I use solid white albacore
2 celery stalks
1/4 cup dried organic cranberries
1/2 cup pecans
2 to 3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp Dijon mustard
salt/pepper

Instructions

Chop up celery, pecans, and if you choose, the cranberries. Drain your tuna. Mix the celery, pecans, cranberries and tuna in a bowl.
Gradually add the mayonnaise and the mustard while mixing all your ingredients so that it's creamy and fully blended. Add salt and pepper based on your preference! If needed, add more mayonnaise or mustard. I like to leave mine in the fridge for a bit to allow the ingredients to become even more flavorful! Serve on a bed of greens, with crackers, or as sandwich! Crazy healthy lunch and such a fabulous alternative to processed meats.