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