Classic Tuna Salad

Cook's Illustrated

Classic Tuna Salad
Fat 42%Carbs 16%Protein 42%
Percent Calories

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

  1. Drain the tuna in a colander.
  2. Shred the tuna with your fingers, breaking up any clumps until it has a fine and even texture.
  3. In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, lemon juice, celery, onion, pickles, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley. Mix until well blended.
  4. Gently fold in the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard until the mixture is evenly moistened.

Nutrition Facts

For 1 serving of classic tuna salad (297g)

NutrientValue%DV
Calories306
Fats14g 19%
Saturated fats2g 12%
Trans fats0.1g
Cholesterol71mg 24%
Sodium1488mg 65%
Carbs13g 5%
Net carbs11g
Fiber1g 4%
Sugar7g
Protein33g
Calcium61mg 6%
Iron3mg 39%
Potassium469mg 10%
Vitamin D2μg 13%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene1μg
Beta carotene288μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline61mg 11%
Copper0.1mg 10%
Fluoride35μg
Folate (B9)33μg 8%
Lycopene0.1μg
Magnesium48mg 11%
Manganese0.1mg 4%
Niacin17mg 105%
Pantothenic acid0.5mg 9%
Phosphorus255mg 36%
Retinol31μg
Riboflavin (B2)0.2mg 16%
Selenium117μg 213%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine0.1mg 5%
Vitamin A IU589IU
Vitamin A55μg 6%
Vitamin B124μg 177%
Vitamin B61mg 43%
Vitamin C13mg 14%
Vitamin D IU78IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D32μg
Vitamin E2mg 11%
Vitamin K99μg 82%
Zinc1mg 11%
Sugars
Sugar7g
Sucrose1g
Glucose3g
Fructose3g
Lactose0g
Maltose0.1g
Galactose0.1g
Starch3g
Fats
Saturated fats2g 12%
Monounsaturated fats3g
Polyunsaturated fats8g
Trans fats0.1g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 31g
Total omega 66g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)1g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)0.3g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.1g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0g
Amino Acids
Alanine2g
Arginine2g
Aspartic acid3g
Cystine0.3g
Glutamic acid5g
Glycine1g
Histidine1g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine1g
Leucine3g
Lysine3g
Methionine1g
Phenylalanine1g
Proline1g
Serine1g
Threonine1g
Tryptophan0.4g
Tyrosine1g
Valine2g

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