Easy Tuna, Dill Relish Mustard Lunch/Snack

This is one of my real-life, thrown-together-in-the-kitchen lunches that actually keeps me full. I mix a can of tuna with mustard, dill relish, and a sprinkle of Mrs. Dash. Then I either scoop it onto crunchy whole-grain crackers or pile it onto toasted Ezekiel bread with a smear of hummus. It’s fast, budget-friendly, and fits right into my Eat to Survive, heart-conscious way of eating.

Why This Is an Eat to Survive Staple

I don’t have time for complicated recipes during the day. I need something I can throw together in a few minutes that still feels like a real meal. This tuna lunch checks all the boxes:

• ✅ High in protein

• ✅ Uses pantry staples I almost always have

• ✅ Works as a snack or a full lunch

• ✅ Built on whole grains and no heavy mayo

It’s not fancy, but it’s real, and it’s what I actually eat when I’m trying to fuel my day and keep my heart in min

Ingredients

• 1 can tuna, drained

• 1–2 teaspoons mustard (to taste)

• 1–2 teaspoons dill relish

• Sprinkle of Mrs. Dash (or your favorite salt-free seasoning)

• 1–2 tablespoons hummus (if using bread option)

• Crunchy whole-grain crackers (like Crunchmaster), or

• 1–2 slices Ezekiel bread, toasted

(Optional)

• Extra dill relish on top

• Fresh veggies on the side (cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, carrot sticks)

How to Make My Tuna, Dill Relish & Mustard Lunch/snack

1. Mix the tuna.
   In a small bowl, add the drained tuna, mustard, dill relish, and a good sprinkle of Mrs. Dash. Stir until everything is well combined.

2. Choose your base.

   • For a lighter snack: lay out your whole-grain crackers.

   • For a heartier lunch: toast your Ezekiel bread.

3. Assemble.

   • Crackers: spoon the tuna mixture directly onto the crackers.

   • Toast: spread a layer of hummus on the toasted bread, then pile the tuna mixture on top.

4. Serve.
   Eat as is, or add raw veggies on the side for extra crunch and fiber.

Simple Swaps & Variations

• Add a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness.

• Mix in a spoonful of plain Greek yogurt if you like it creamier (without heavy mayo).

• Add chopped celery or onion for more crunch.

• Use lettuce leaves as a base if you want a low-carb version.

Eat to Survive, Not to Stress

For me, eating isn’t about perfection. It’s about having simple go-to meals that support my heart health, my energy, and my real life. This tuna mustard lunch is one of those meals I come back to again and again—because it’s fast, filling, and it helps me keep moving, escaping, and thriving.It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.