Enjoy this Healthy Tuna Salad With Cranberries for a protein-packed lunch with a touch of sweetness — perfect for fall!
Gluten Free, Nut Free, Soy Free, Dairy Free
Sandwich season is here — and I’m all about it. Fall brings back-to-school lunches, tailgates, and crisp-weather picnics, which I much prefer to the muggy summer ones.
Growing up, my mom packed lunches on rotation: turkey, soy butter, and tuna. My husband jokes I’m the “fish lady” because tuna is often my go-to. It’s also incredibly easy — I always keep a can of tuna on hand.
Ingredients I Often Choose
- Sustainably caught tuna
- Dried cranberries
- Avocado mayonnaise (I like Primal Kitchen)
- Spicy brown mustard
- Whole grain bread
This recipe takes a classic tuna salad and brightens it with dried cranberries for a pleasant sweet-tart contrast. Cranberries add flavor and bring beneficial plant compounds: some can reduce bacterial adhesion to cells, which is one reason they’re associated with urinary tract health. Research also suggests cranberry compounds support aspects of gut barrier function, which is helpful if you’re mindful of digestive health.
Ready to add dried cranberries to your sandwich?
This Healthy Tuna Salad with Cranberries is:
- Easy to make
- Delicious
- Inexpensive
- Packed with protein
- Satisfying
- Made with just a few simple ingredients
- Health-promoting
Let’s make it.
Healthy Tuna Salad With Cranberries
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna, sustainably caught, drained
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (I use avocado mayo)
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
Instructions
- Flake the drained tuna into a medium bowl, breaking up any large chunks.
- Add the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, oregano, dill, and dried cranberries. Stir until the mixture is evenly combined. Serve on whole grain bread, over a bed of greens, or enjoy straight from the bowl.
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What’s your favorite lunchbox staple?
XO