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A Lovely & Simple Tuna Salad Lunch

  • Writer: MaryNell Goolsby
    MaryNell Goolsby
  • Aug 24, 2025
  • 2 min read

Sometimes the best meals are the simplest ones. Today I made a tuna salad that was not only delicious but also quick, healthy, and perfect for a guilt-free patio lunch.



Ingredients


  • 2 cans Safe Catch tuna

  • 1 perfectly boiled egg, chopped

  • 1 Tbsp lemon juice

  • 3 stalks celery, grated (for moisture & no strings!)

  • ¼ tsp dill

  • 10 Wickle Pickle chips, chopped

  • ⅓ tsp salt

  • ½ tsp smoked paprika

  • 2 tsp hot sauce

  • 5 Tbsp Duke’s Mayo (it has to be Duke’s!)

  • 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard


Method


Mix everything together, breaking up the tuna well until you have a consistent texture.


Serving Suggestion


I topped a lightly salted Lundberg organic rice cake with a generous portion of the tuna salad, then drizzled about ¼ tsp of honey on top—because honey just makes everything a little more delicious.


And the best part? There’s plenty left over for another quick snack, a topping for salad greens, or even a simple grab-and-go lunch later in the week.


I enjoyed my plate on the patio while soaking in the fresh air and listening to astronomy podcasts.


🌌 Afterward, I took myself for a long walk down to Shem Creek, said hi to friends, listened to some music, and felt grateful for the sweet rhythm of the day. With a three-day work week ahead and then a couple of weeks in Brookhaven with my granddaughter, I’m looking forward to more fun cooking adventures (and of course, her beloved croissants at Café Vendôme). 🥐💛


✨ Honey’s Note: Sometimes the simplest meals, eaten with joy and presence, are the most nourishing of all.


🌼 With joy & a spoonful of honey,

💛 🍯 Honey




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