Best-Ever Tuna Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    405 kcal

  • Course

    Salad, Lunch

  • Cuisine

    American

Best-Ever Tuna Salad

This is one of the most popular recipes on the blog. It's easy, beautiful, and the flavors work perfectly together. The slight sweetness of the cranberries matched against the salty, briny capers is perfect! We highly recommend using fresh dill. It really makes a big difference. You can easily double (or triple) the recipe if feeding a group.

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Ingredients

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  • ½ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ½ cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 7 oz. cans tuna in water we love Wild Planet, drained
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • ¼ cup capers drained
  • 2 tablespoon Dill fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley fresh, chopped
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large lemon the juice from
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt start with ½ teaspoon, then add more, to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Place the red onions in a small bowl and cover with apple cider vinegar. Set aside for 15 minutes, and then drain.
  2. In a large bowl, add the drained tuna, pickled onions, cranberries, celery, capers, dill and parsley.
  3. In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper (add the salt in ½ teaspoon increments, to taste).
  4. Add the mayo mixture to the tuna mixture, and using a large wooden spoon, stir the salad to fully incorporate all ingredients.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 1 hours before serving. (Can be prepared 24 hours in advance of serving).
  6. Serve on a bed of greens or as sandwiches.

Notes

  • NOTE: Watch the video near the top of the recipe for visual guidance.
  • NOTE:
  • The dressing can be made up to 3 days in advance. You can assemble the salad up to 24 hours in advance. Give the salad a good stirring before serving. 
  • Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 4 to 6 days. It can be frozen for up to 2 months, although the dressing may lose its creamy texture after thawing. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 405kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 18mg (6%) Sodium 905mg (38%) Potassium 100mg (3%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 123IU (2%) Vitamin C 17mg (19%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 405kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 30g 10%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 905mg 38%
Potassium 100mg 2%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 22g 44%
Vitamin A 123IU 2%
Vitamin C 17mg 19%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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