This simple tuna salad recipe is a wholesome dish that can be made ahead of time for meals throughout the week.
You will love this light and tasty tuna salad sandwich made with tuna and diced celery, all mixed in a creamy mayo, mustard, and relish base.
You’ll Love This Simple Tuna Salad Recipe Because…
- Tuna is packed with protein and omega-3 fatty acids, for a wholesome and nutritious choice.
- This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making a tuna salad sandwich the perfect meal for busy days.
- Using simple pantry ingredients this version of the classic tuna salad recipe delivers a flavorful, and tangy twist.
- It’s a versatile recipe that can be enjoyed as a sandwich or wrap, as a salad topper, or tossed in a pasta salad.
Tuna Salad Ingredients
Tuna: Tuna fish comes packed in water or oil and either works, however, tuna packed in water has fewer calories. Light tuna without oil is best for this recipe.
Dressing: Mayo, relish, and mustard make up the base for tuna salad. You can swap out mayo for Miracle Whip or Greek yogurt. Use pickles instead of relish and Dijon, stone ground, or even sweet hot mustard in place of yellow mustard.
Variations: Mild-flavored tuna salad can be made even heartier with the addition of chopped hardboiled eggs, avocado, or shredded apples and carrots. Fresh herbs like dill and basil will add a fresh flavor to tuna fish. Sunflower seeds, walnuts, or hemp seeds add crunch and some chopped green chiles or jalapenos deliver a fiery kick.
How to Make Tuna Salad
- Drain tuna well and add it to a bowl.
- Mix in the remaining ingredients (full recipe below) and serve.
Ways to Use Tuna Salad
Tuna salad can be used in so many recipes. Serve it on a croissant with lettuce and a tomato slice, as an open-faced tuna melt, in a tortilla, or as a low-carb lettuce wrap. It’s also delicious mixed with small macaroni shells or other small pasta as a tasty side dish. For a low carb option use it to make a lettuce wrap, or serve it in an avocado shell.
Storing Leftover Tuna Salad
Keep leftover tuna salad in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It is a great, meal prep option for lunches or meals during the week. For the best results, mix thoroughly and adjust seasonings before using again.
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Simple Tuna Salad Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounces white flaked tuna in water drained
- 1 stalk celery finely diced
- ¼ cup relish or 2 pickles diced
- 1 green onion sliced
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain tuna well.
- In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.
- Add on salads, sandwiches, avocado halves, or pasta salads.
Notes
- Leftover tuna salad will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 days.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information does not include optional ingredients or garnish and is an estimate. It may change based on actual ingredients and cooking methods used.
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