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Classic Tuna Salad

This simple and satisfying tuna salad is perfect for a quick lunch. Flaky canned tuna is combined with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, and zesty onion. Enjoy it on lettuce wraps, crackers, or as a sandwich filling.

An original recipe by Forkin

Total time
10 min
Serves
2
Difficulty
Easy
Per serving
304 kcal
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Gluten-free

Allergen information: may contain celery, eggs, fish, mustard, and sulphites. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.

Classic Tuna Salad

Mise en place

Ingredients

Measurements

Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.

Ingredients

  • 140 gcanned tuna, drained
  • 4 tbspmayonnaise
  • 1 pcscelery stalk, finely chopped
  • 1 tbspred onion, finely minced
  • 1 pcsdill pickle, finely chopped
  • 0.5 tspdijon mustard
  • 1 pinchsalt
  • 1 pinchblack pepper, freshly ground

garnish

  • 1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)

Equipment

fork · mixing bowl · cutting board · knife

The method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Flake the drained canned tuna into a medium-sized mixing bowl.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Ensure the tuna is well-drained to prevent a watery salad.

  2. 2

    Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, minced red onion, chopped dill pickle, and dijon mustard to the bowl.

    About 2 min

  3. 3

    Season with salt and black pepper.

  4. 4

    Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and creamy.

    About 2 min

    Cook’s note: Mix gently to keep some texture in the tuna.

  5. 5

    Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasonings if needed.

    About 1 min

    Cook’s note: Add more mayonnaise for a creamier consistency or a pinch more salt/pepper to taste.

  6. 6

    Garnish with fresh parsley if desired before serving.

Per serving

Nutrition

Calories
304.4kcal
Protein
18.9g
Carbs
3.1g
Fat
24.5g
Fibre
0.7g
Sugar
1.6g

Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.

Keep it good

Storage

Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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