Description
A creamy, flavorful tuna salad just like you’d find at a classic deli. Made with simple ingredients like tuna, mayo, celery, and onions, it’s perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a protein-packed salad topping.
Ingredients
Tuna Salad:
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained (albacore or chunk light)
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise (more or less to taste)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 celery stalk, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely minced
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Flake Tuna: In a medium mixing bowl, flake tuna with a fork.
- Mix Ingredients: Stir in mayonnaise, mustard (if using), lemon juice, and relish until combined.
- Add Vegetables: Add celery and red onion, mixing well.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Chill for 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
- Serve: Serve on bread, in a wrap, or over lettuce.
Notes
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less mayonnaise.
- Add chopped hard-boiled egg for extra protein and richness.
- Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad / Sandwich Filling
- Method: No-Cook / Mixing
- Cuisine: American (Deli Style)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approximately 250 calories
- Sugar: Approximately 2g
- Sodium: Approximately 400mg
- Fat: Approximately 20g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 3g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 15g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 40mg
