Classic Tuna Salad
Cook's Illustrated
1 serving of classic tuna salad (Cook's Illustrated) contains 306 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 16% carbs, 42% fat, and 42% protein. This is a good source of protein (59% of your Daily Value), potassium (10% of your Daily Value), and total omega 3 (1 g).
- Makes
- 2 servings
- Prep Time
- 5 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Drain the tuna in a colander.
- Shred the tuna with your fingers, breaking up any clumps until it has a fine and even texture.
- In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, lemon juice, celery, onion, pickles, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until well blended.
- Gently fold in the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until the mixture is evenly moistened.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of classic tuna salad (297g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 306 | |
| Fats | 14g | 19% |
| Saturated fats | 2g | 12% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 1488mg | 65% |
| Carbs | 13g | 5% |
| Net carbs | 11g | |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | |
| Protein | 33g | |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 469mg | 10% |
| Vitamin D | 2μg | 13% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 1μg | |
| Beta carotene | 288μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 61mg | 11% |
| Copper | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Fluoride | 35μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 33μg | 8% |
| Lycopene | 0.1μg | |
| Magnesium | 48mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 0.1mg | 4% |
| Niacin | 17mg | 105% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.5mg | 9% |
| Phosphorus | 255mg | 36% |
| Retinol | 31μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 16% |
| Selenium | 117μg | 213% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.1mg | 5% |
| Vitamin A IU | 589IU | |
| Vitamin A | 55μg | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | 4μg | 177% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Vitamin D IU | 78IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 2μg | |
| Vitamin E | 2mg | 11% |
| Vitamin K | 99μg | 82% |
| Zinc | 1mg | 11% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 7g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 3g | |
| Fructose | 3g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0.1g | |
| Galactose | 0.1g | |
| Starch | 3g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 3g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 8g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 1g | |
| Total omega 6 | 6g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 1g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0.3g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0.1g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 2g | |
| Arginine | 2g | |
| Aspartic acid | 3g | |
| Cystine | 0.3g | |
| Glutamic acid | 5g | |
| Glycine | 1g | |
| Histidine | 1g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 3g | |
| Lysine | 3g | |
| Methionine | 1g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 1g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.4g | |
| Tyrosine | 1g | |
| Valine | 2g | |
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