Low Carb Tuna Salad with Dijon Mustard

If there may be one element you can continually discover in my pantry, it is a can of tuna. It’s my go-to for speedy and healthful lunches, particularly on these days when I’m swamped with work and barely have time to suppose about making a meal. Today, I’m sharing my trendy obsession – a Low Carb Tuna Salad with Dijon Mustard. This salad packs a punch with daring Dijon that simply provides that best zing! It’s a versatile dish that suits into all those low-carb life we’re seeing everywhere, however mostly, it is simply deliciously satisfying.
For this tuna salad, I love folding it into big, crisp lettuce leaves for a makeshift wrap or simply plopping it on pinnacle of a clean salad. Sometimes, I’ll scoop it up with endive leaves or celery sticks when I’m feeling greater crunchy. On days that I’m k with a little greater carb action, a toasted entire grain English muffin makes a ideal mattress for this flavorful mix.

Ingredients

– two cans (6 oz. each) of tuna in water, drained
– two tablespoons mayonnaise (go for mayo made with avocado oil for a more healthy twist)
– 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
– two stalks celery, finely chopped
– 1/4 pink onion, minced
– 1 tablespoon sparkling lemon juice
– 1 tablespoon chopped clean dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill
– Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: Add anything greater veggies you like

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, mix the drained tuna, mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard. Mix these collectively till the tuna is properly coated.
2. Throw in the chopped celery, pink onion, and supply it a right stir.
3. Sprinkle in the sparkling lemon juice and dill, then fold the entirety to distribute the flavors equally. Season with salt and pepper, however bear in mind to style as you go – the Dijon will already deliver a lot of taste to the party.
4. Let the salad relax in the fridge for at least 10 minutes. This little smash permits the flavors to mingle and makes a big difference. Trust me.

– Feel the want to spice it up? Add a pinch of purple pepper flakes or a little sprint of your preferred warm sauce.
– If you are no longer into mayonnaise, Greek yogurt is a excellent replacement that provides an greater protein punch.
– For a extra extensive meal, combine in some chopped hard-boiled egg or avocado. Both add a creamy texture that contrasts flawlessly with the crunchy celery.
– Making this at the begin of the week? It’ll remain sparkling for a few days in the fridge so you can have instant, wholesome lunches prepared to go.

Enjoy.

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