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Creamy tuna salad being mixed with a fork in a bowl, showing fresh texture

Matthew McConaughey’s Tuna Salad Recipe

Inspired by Matthew McConaughey’s clean-eating lifestyle, this high-protein, low-carb tuna salad is ready in 10 minutes and perfect for quick, healthy meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course healthy meals, high protein meals, quick meals, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Can opener
  • Fork or Spoon
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can Tuna in water Drained well
  • 1 tbsp Mustard or mayo Mustard preferred
  • 1 tbsp Relish or pickles Finely chopped
  • 1 Celery stalk Finely chopped
  • Salt & pepper To taste
  • 0.5 Avocado optional For healthy fat and creaminess
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice opt. Adds freshness

Instructions
 

  • Drain the Tuna
  • Open the can of tuna and drain out all the liquid thoroughly.
  • Chop Fresh Ingredients
  • Dice the celery, and any extras like pickles, onions, or avocado.
  • Mix Everything Together
  • In a bowl, combine tuna, mustard (or mayo), relish, chopped celery, salt, and pepper. Add any extras you like.
  • Serve & Enjoy
  • Spoon into lettuce wraps, over toast, in a pita, or straight from the bowl.

Notes

  • This tuna salad keeps well for up to 3 days in the fridge.
  • Feel free to customize with hot sauce, herbs, or Greek yogurt.
  • Perfect for meal prep, lunchboxes, or clean post-workout meals.
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