Ten Minute Tuna Salad
Busy, busy, busy is all I can say. I’ve been running around like a mad man for the last few weeks. Can you relate? Between starting a new job, having the hubby out on business for the next couple months, dealing with car insurance, and trying to keep up with the blog, I need some convenience in my life. Don’t we all?
This morning I was packing up to head out-of-town for the weekend. However, before heading out, I like to make up some food for the hubby. If I don’t, he will live on pizza, chicken wings, and hot dogs. As a dietitian, I just can’t have that happen. Hence the reason I meal prep some food for him while I’m gone.
Anyways, I was going to say something along the lines of being short on time this week. But I guess I always feel a bit short on time. Either way, I felt extra rushed today. I needed something fast and I needed it now. What is faster than a tuna salad sandwich. Best of all, I can make a batch of it to cover a few days of lunch.
So there I was, the car all packed up, ready to go. I was itching to hit the road and tackle my three-hour drive. But let’s be real, it’s still sticking cold in the Midwest. I had to give the car a few minutes to warm up. Let’s just say I do it for the dog. While the car was heating up, I was able to finish up these super quick, Ten Minute Tuna Salad Sandwiches.
In order to make this for yourself, grab a medium-sized mixing bowl. Grab all the ingredients you need and literally dump them all in the bowl. (Yes I included the time it takes to dice the onion/celery into account for the ten minutes. When you’ve got your bowl of ingredients put together, stir, stir, stir. Voila, you have tuna salad. I recommend putting a big ole scoop of tuna salad and some romaine lettuce in between two slices of whole wheat bread for the perfect lunch.
This sandwich is perfectly packed with protein, carbs, and fat to keep you full. Furthermore, keep the extras in a storage container to use throughout the week. Often times, I double the batch to make sure it gets me and hubs through the week. Your choice depending on your family size! Lastly, if you get sick of sandwiches, it is really good as a salad topping. It’s as easy as dishing up some spinach or romaine and topping it with a scoop of your tuna salad. Change it up and keep your lunch interesting!
I hope this will help make your week easier. Make a double batch on Sunday for a week of prepped lunches! Are you ready to give this a try? Get at it! Throwing this ten minute tuna salad together for your family this week? Be sure to let me know by tagging a photo #stephanieleenutrition on Instagram. I’d love to see what you all whip up. Happy eating, xo!
| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
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sandwiches
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- 2 5 ounce cans solid Albacore tuna (well drained)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 1/4 cup Primal Kitchen Mayo linked below
- 1/4 cup plain almond yogurt
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- bread of choice (optional)
- mixed greens (optional)
Ingredients
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- In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, diced onion, diced celery, mayo, yogurt, mustard and seasoning. Mix well to combine and evenly coat fish and vegetables.
- Keep cold. Serve between two slices of bread or over a bed of salad greens.
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