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Classic Tuna Salad Recipe

Classic Tuna Salad Recipe

This classic tuna salad is amazing! It's great on top of salads, in lettuce wraps, sandwiches, or just eaten with sweet potato chips straight from the bowl. Creamy but not too mayo-heavy, perfectly seasoned, and super easy to make! It's ideal for a quick lunch or you can prep it ahead of time. On busy days, this recipe is a lifesaver, and it's perfect for preparing in advance too!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 5
Calories 251 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Can Opener
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 6 ounces Canned Tuna
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Celery finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp Red Onion finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves and bread for serving {Optional}

Instructions
 

  • Firstly, open the can of tuna using a can opener and drain any excess liquid.
  • Then, place the tuna in a mixing bowl and use a fork to flake it into small pieces.
  • Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl.
  • Mix everything together until well combined.
  • Add the chopped celery and red onion to the bowl and mix again.
  • Season the tuna salad with salt and black pepper to taste.
  • If desired, serve the tuna salad on lettuce leaves or between slices of bread to make a sandwich.
  • Enjoy your classic tuna salad!

Notes

  • Use Greek yoghurt to make it lighter instead of some mayo.
  • Try mashed avocado or cottage cheese instead of mayo for more protein.
  • Add fun stuff like chopped apples, dried fruit, capers, olives, hard-boiled eggs, spices, or fresh herbs to jazz up your tuna salad.
  • Keep leftovers covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.