Jul 14 2026
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Tuna Salad Recipe

Inspired by Hero's
Time30m
Serves4

House salad with tuna made fresh daily.

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Method

Preparing the Salad Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the mixed greens thoroughly under cold water and spin dry using a salad spinner. Halve the cherry tomatoes and slice the cucumber into thin rounds. Thinly slice the red onion.

  2. 2

    Assemble the Salad Base

    In a large salad bowl, combine the mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion. Toss gently to mix the ingredients.

Making the Tuna Mixture

  1. 3

    Combine Tuna Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, add the drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped celery, and lemon juice. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly combined.

  2. 4

    Season the Mixture

    Add salt and black pepper to the tuna mixture according to your taste preferences. Mix again to ensure even seasoning.

Serving the Salad

  1. 5

    Top the Salad

    Spoon the tuna mixture over the assembled salad base in the large salad bowl. Spread it evenly across the greens and vegetables.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top of the salad for added flavor and presentation.

  3. 7

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your fresh tuna salad!

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