Description
This Tuna Salad is creamy, flavorful, and protein-packed, featuring tender tuna combined with crunchy celery and a simple, fresh dressing. It’s a versatile dish perfect for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or served over greens for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna: Add drained tuna to a medium mixing bowl and flake it gently with a fork to break up any large chunks.
- Add Ingredients: Incorporate mayonnaise, finely diced celery, chopped red onion, fresh lemon juice, chopped parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper into the tuna.
- Mix Thoroughly: Stir all ingredients together until the mixture is well combined, creamy, and evenly seasoned.
- Taste and Adjust: Sample the salad and adjust the seasoning by adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired to suit your taste.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the tuna salad immediately or refrigerate it until ready to use, allowing the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Add diced pickles or relish for an extra tangy flavor dimension.
- This salad is delicious when served in sandwiches, wrapped in lettuce leaves, or stuffed into fresh tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
