Tuna salad is a classic comfort food that feels light and fresh. You only need a few simple things like canned tuna, mayonnaise, onion, and celery. It’s creamy yet crispy when you mix it up. You can enjoy it in a sandwich, wrap it in lettuce, or even stuff it in avocado halves for a quick and healthy lunch.
Making it is super easy! Just grab some canned tuna and a few things you probably already have in your pantry – yay for simple recipes! So, whenever you’re feeling stuck on what to have for lunch, having this basic recipe in your back pocket will save the day.
Tuna Salad Recipe
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Fork or spoon for mixing
Ingredients
- 2 Cans Tuna 5 ounces each
- 1/4 cup Chopped Red onion
- 1/4 cup Chopped Celery
- 1/4 cup Chopped Dill pickles
- 2 Hard-boiled Eggs chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Open the tuna cans and drain them.
- Put the tuna, chopped red onion, celery, pickles, and boiled eggs in a bowl.
- Add Greek yogurt to the bowl and mix everything together well.
- Put in some salt and pepper to taste and mix again.
- You can eat the tuna salad by itself, with crackers, or in sandwiches.
- Enjoy your tasty tuna salad!
Notes
- This recipe uses a lot of mayonnaise. Begin with 1/4 cup, and if you like, you can add more according to your taste.
- Keep any leftovers covered in the fridge. They’ll stay good for up to 3-4 days.
- If you don’t want to use mayo, you can use extra-virgin olive oil to make a looser salad.
- You can enjoy tuna salad in many ways! Eat it as it is, put it in sandwiches, spread it on crackers, or try stuffing it into a tomato or avocado for a healthy, low-carb option.
Nutrition Facts:
| Nutrition | Value |
|---|---|
| Calories | 229 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 2g |
| Fat | 13g |
| Potein | 19g |
| Sodium | 335mg |
| Potassium | 175mg |
| Calcium | 25mg |
| Sugar | 1g |
| Iron | 2mg |
How Long Can Tuna Salad Stay Fresh?
Tuna salad is most delicious when it’s fresh, but you can keep it in the fridge for 3-4 days. Since it has fish and mayo, don’t leave it out at room temperature for too long. You can freeze it too! Just put it in a freezer-safe container and it’ll last for up to 2 months. But when you thaw it in the fridge, drain any extra liquid and mix it well before eating.
What Can You Eat With Tuna Salad?
While this recipe is delicious by itself, there are many ways to enjoy it creatively.
Sandwich: Put it between two slices of bread with lettuce and tomatoes.
Wrap: Roll it up in a tortilla.
Lettuce Wrap: Wrap it in lettuce leaves for a lighter option.
Stuffed Avocado or Tomato: Fill avocado or tomato halves with it.
Dip: Serve it with crackers or chips.
How Can You Make Tuna Taste Better?
If your tuna salad doesn’t taste quite right, try adding lemon juice. Lemon always enhances the flavour of fish and seafood, and tuna salad is no exception!
What’s the Best Way to Eat Tuna for Your Health?
You can use this tuna salad to put on a bed of lettuce or in lettuce leaves as a wrap. You can also find bread or wraps that fit your diet, making it a healthy sandwich filling.
