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the ingredients to make the Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad

Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients1(5-ounce) canno-salt-added white tuna in water, drained and flaked2tablespoonsmayonnaise2tablespoonsfinelychopped celery2tablespoonsfinely choppedshallot1tablespoonfinely choppedfresh dill, plus more for garnish1tablespoonwhole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt1teaspoongratedlemon zest1tablespoonlemon juice½teaspoonDijon mustard¼teaspoongroundsumac¼teaspoonsugar⅛teaspoonground pepperPinchofsaltSliced whole-wheat bread, celery sticks and/or Bibb lettuce, for serving (optional)

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Ingredients

1(5-ounce) canno-salt-added white tuna in water, drained and flaked

2tablespoonsmayonnaise

2tablespoonsfinelychopped celery

2tablespoonsfinely choppedshallot

1tablespoonfinely choppedfresh dill, plus more for garnish

1tablespoonwhole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt

1teaspoongratedlemon zest

1tablespoonlemon juice

½teaspoonDijon mustard

¼teaspoongroundsumac

¼teaspoonsugar

⅛teaspoonground pepper

Pinchofsalt

Sliced whole-wheat bread, celery sticks and/or Bibb lettuce, for serving (optional)

Directions

Using a fork, stir and mash tuna, 2 tablespoons each mayonnaise, celery and shallot, 1 tablespoon each dill, yogurt and lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon mustard, ¼ teaspoon each sumac and sugar, ⅛ teaspoon pepper and a pinch of salt together until well combined.

a step in making the Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad

Transfer to a plate; garnish with additional dill, if desired. If desired, serve with whole-wheat bread and/or celery sticks, or over Bibb lettuce.

a step in making the Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad

Nutrition InformationServing Size: 1 cupCalories 351, Fat 22g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 46mg, Carbohydrates 7g, Total Sugars 4g, Added Sugars 1g, Protein 29g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 451mg, Potassium 402mg

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 cupCalories 351, Fat 22g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 46mg, Carbohydrates 7g, Total Sugars 4g, Added Sugars 1g, Protein 29g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 451mg, Potassium 402mg

Serving Size: 1 cup

Calories 351, Fat 22g, Saturated Fat 4g, Cholesterol 46mg, Carbohydrates 7g, Total Sugars 4g, Added Sugars 1g, Protein 29g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 451mg, Potassium 402mg

Frequently Asked QuestionsSumacis an ancient spice favored in cuisines from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. It’s a crimson color and one of the easiest ways to add lemony notes to marinades and rubs without excess acid from lemon juice. It’s excellent sprinkled over salads, hummus, fish and more. You can usually find ground sumac at Whole Foods, Fresh Market and online. If you don’t have sumac, lemon juice is a good substitute.EatingWelldietitians and editors recently revealed thetop eight canned tuna brandsand all the reasons why. Two popular choices are a water-packed canned tuna from Blue Harbor and an oil-packed Tonnino’s yellowfin. If you can’t find them at your local grocery store or Whole Foods, they’re available on Amazon.When the weather is warm, a cold tuna salad will be extra refreshing paired with sides such asfresh fruit salad,leafy green salad, slices of ripe, juicy tomatoes and cool cucumbers or celery and carrot sticks. You could add some crunchy pickles and your choice ofsweet potatoorkale chipsto complete the spread.

Frequently Asked Questions

Sumacis an ancient spice favored in cuisines from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. It’s a crimson color and one of the easiest ways to add lemony notes to marinades and rubs without excess acid from lemon juice. It’s excellent sprinkled over salads, hummus, fish and more. You can usually find ground sumac at Whole Foods, Fresh Market and online. If you don’t have sumac, lemon juice is a good substitute.

EatingWelldietitians and editors recently revealed thetop eight canned tuna brandsand all the reasons why. Two popular choices are a water-packed canned tuna from Blue Harbor and an oil-packed Tonnino’s yellowfin. If you can’t find them at your local grocery store or Whole Foods, they’re available on Amazon.

When the weather is warm, a cold tuna salad will be extra refreshing paired with sides such asfresh fruit salad,leafy green salad, slices of ripe, juicy tomatoes and cool cucumbers or celery and carrot sticks. You could add some crunchy pickles and your choice ofsweet potatoorkale chipsto complete the spread.

EatingWell.com, August 2024

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