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Creamy Tuna Salad with Cranberries and Herbs

This light and fresh tuna salad gets a lovely touch of sweetness from dried cranberries and a nice crunch from fresh herbs.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 18, 2026
Creamy Tuna Salad with Cranberries and Herbs
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Prep
10 minutes
Cook
0 minutes
Total
10 minutes
Serves
2

There is something so comforting about a good tuna salad for lunch. This version is a bit special because the dried cranberries add a little chew and sweetness that balances the savory tuna perfectly.

My favorite trick is to use a mix of fresh herbs like dill or parsley to brighten everything up. It really makes the dish taste like it came from a fancy cafe instead of your own kitchen.

Ingredients

  • 2 cans of tuna in water, drained well
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely diced
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Drain the water from the tuna cans completely and add the tuna to a medium mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces.

  3. 3

    Add the mayonnaise, dried cranberries, chopped parsley, fresh dill, and diced celery to the bowl.

  4. 4

    Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined.

  5. 5

    Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper to your personal taste.

  6. 6

    Serve immediately or keep it in the fridge until you are ready to eat.

💡 Tips

This salad keeps well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. Try serving it scooped onto a slice of toasted sourdough or use crisp apple slices for a refreshing low carb snack.

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