Cilantro Lime Tuna Salad

Okay, so almost every sunday I make tuna salad, and keep it in the fridge for a busy day. It makes a fast lunch or dinner, it's good on toast, in a sandwich, on crackers (I love it on Triscuits with feta cheese, I think it grosses my husband out, but I love it), in a wrap, or as a tuna melt. I usually keep it simple..tuna, minced onion, chopped celery, dried dill, salt & pepper, and just enough mayo to hold it all together. But today I was wanting something a little different. So I went online, and found a recipe that appealed to me on Epicurious, called "Crunchy Tuna Salad". I used the idea for the dressing, however I didn't have the jicama or celery that it called for, so I changed it up a bit, and it turned out fantastic! It was a nice change from the traditional tuna salad, and it had such a bright flavor! The next time I make it, it will be going into a panini with tomato and monterey jack. So here's the recipe...

Cilantro Lime Tuna Salad


12oz can of solid white albacore tuna
5 Tbs. mayo
3 Tsp. dijon mustard
a good squeeze or two of lime juice
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
2 Tbs. minced red onion

Mix mayo, mustard, lime juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Taste to see if you need more lime, salt or pepper. Mix drained tuna, pepper, onion. Add dressing.