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Classic Tuna Salad

A quick, easy, and customizable tuna salad using pantry staples, perfect for lunch or dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 can of tuna in water or oil
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 stalk of celery diced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped red onion
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Add-Ins
  • 1 tablespoon pickles or relish chopped
  • 1 hard boiled egg chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped herbs such as dill or parsley
  • 2 tablespoons chopped apples or grapes

Method
 

  1. Drain the tuna well, pressing the lid down over the sink to remove excess liquid.
  2. Place the drained tuna into a mixing bowl.
  3. Add mayonnaise, mustard, diced celery, and chopped red onion to the tuna.
  4. Add any optional ingredients you prefer, such as pickles, eggs, or lemon juice.
  5. Mix everything together until evenly combined. Add more mayo if too dry or more veggies if too wet.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.
  7. Serve immediately or store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 4 days.

Notes

Serve this tuna salad on toast, in sandwiches, wrapped in lettuce, or straight from the bowl. Easily customizable with flavor variations like buffalo, Greek, Mexican, or Asian-inspired add-ins.