Broccoli tuna salad is a fresh variation of a lunchtime favorite. It’s a simple blend of tuna, broccoli rice, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, green onions, and sunflower seeds. It’s a great way to sneak more greens into your tuna salad!While a classic tuna salad is great, this version might be even better. It’s undeniably delicious, filled with crispy and creamy textures, along with bright flavors. It’s easy to make, and most importantly 100% pantry-friendly – just like a tuna salad should be.
Ingredients
2 5-ounce cans tuna, drained
1 cup broccoli rice
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons sunflower seeds
1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley, chives or other herbs
salt and pepper, to taste
Method* Remove the florets from a head of broccoli, place in a food processor, and pulse until the texture resembles rice.
* Add the drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, broccoli rice, sunflower seeds, green onion, and chopped parsley to a bowl.
* Stir everything together until it's well combined.
* Enjoy the broccoli tuna salad straight out of the bowl, turned into a sandwich, or wrapped in lettuce leaves.