Description
A Really Good Tuna Salad is a classic and delicious dish perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch. This recipe combines tender white albacore tuna with creamy mayo, tangy mustard, and crunchy veggies for a flavorful salad that can be enjoyed in sandwiches, wraps, or with crackers.
Ingredients
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Tuna Salad:
- 2 (5 oz) cans solid white albacore tuna in water (drained)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (minced)
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional fresh dill or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, break up the drained tuna with a fork. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, pickle relish, and lemon juice.
- Mix until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for 15 minutes to let the flavors meld.
- Serve on sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or with crackers. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Adjust the mayo and mustard ratio to your taste.
- For extra flavor, add chopped hard-boiled egg or a dash of hot sauce.
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
