Classic Tuna Salad

Cook's Illustrated

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

2 serving of classic tuna salad (Cook's Illustrated) contains 612 Calories The macronutrient breakdown is 16% carbs, 42% fat, and 42% protein. This is a good source of protein (118% of your Daily Value), potassium (20% of your Daily Value), and total omega 3 (2 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 2 serving of classic tuna salad (593g)

NutrientValue%DV
Calories612
Fats29g 37%
Saturated fats5g 23%
Trans fats0.1g
Cholesterol141mg 47%
Sodium2977mg 129%
Carbs25g 9%
Net carbs23g
Fiber2g 8%
Sugar14g
Protein66g
Calcium121mg 12%
Iron6mg 79%
Potassium938mg 20%
Vitamin D4μg 26%
Vitamins and Minerals
Alpha carotene2μg
Beta carotene576μg
Caffeine0mg
Choline123mg 22%
Copper0.2mg 20%
Fluoride70μg
Folate (B9)66μg 17%
Lycopene0.1μg
Magnesium96mg 23%
Manganese0.2mg 8%
Niacin34mg 211%
Pantothenic acid1mg 19%
Phosphorus509mg 73%
Retinol62μg
Riboflavin (B2)0.4mg 32%
Selenium235μg 426%
Theobromine0mg
Thiamine0.1mg 10%
Vitamin A IU1177IU
Vitamin A109μg 12%
Vitamin B128μg 353%
Vitamin B61mg 87%
Vitamin C26mg 29%
Vitamin D IU155IU
Vitamin D20μg
Vitamin D34μg
Vitamin E3mg 21%
Vitamin K198μg 165%
Zinc2mg 23%
Sugars
Sugar14g
Sucrose1g
Glucose6g
Fructose6g
Lactose0g
Maltose0.3g
Galactose0.3g
Starch5g
Fats
Saturated fats5g 23%
Monounsaturated fats6g
Polyunsaturated fats15g
Trans fats0.1g
Fatty Acids
Total omega 32g
Total omega 613g
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA)2g
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA)1g
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA)0.1g
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA)0g
Amino Acids
Alanine4g
Arginine4g
Aspartic acid6g
Cystine1g
Glutamic acid9g
Glycine3g
Histidine2g
Hydroxyproline0g
Isoleucine3g
Leucine5g
Lysine6g
Methionine2g
Phenylalanine2g
Proline2g
Serine3g
Threonine3g
Tryptophan1g
Tyrosine2g
Valine3g