Classic Tuna Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 1 cup each
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Calories
46238 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch
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Cuisine
American
Classic Tuna Salad
Description
This Classic Tuna Salad relies on canned chunk light tuna packed in water, thoroughly drained to avoid excess moisture. Fresh celery provides a crisp bite, complemented by chopped walnuts for crunch and mild nuttiness. Sliced green onions add a subtle sharpness.
Mayonnaise binds the ingredients, while lemon juice brings brightness and black pepper with salt season the mixture to taste. The salad is stirred together until combined, offering a mix of soft, crunchy, creamy, and tangy elements.
It can be served in sandwiches, over greens as a salad, or with crackers and fresh vegetables for dipping. The salad keeps refrigerated for up to four days, maintaining its texture. Adjust the mayonnaise quantity to your preferred moistness, as some prefer a drier salad.
Ingredients
- 2 oz. cans chunk light tuna $3.98, in water
- 1 cup celery $0.35, diced, about 2 ribs
- 1/4 cup walnuts $0.30, chopped
- 2 green onion $0.12, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise $0.40
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice $0.04
- 1/4 tsp black pepper $0.02, freshly cracked
- 1/4 tsp salt $0.02
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna well. Finely dice the celery, chop the walnuts, and slice the green onions.
- Combine the tuna, celery, walnuts, green onions, mayonnaise, lemon juice, pepper, and salt in a bowl. Stir to combine.
- Serve as a sandwich, salad over a bed of greens, or with crackers and vegetables for dipping. Refrigerate up to four days.
Notes
- Drain excess liquid from tuna thoroughly to keep the salad from becoming watery.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to achieve your desired salad consistency.
- Refrigerate the prepared salad for up to four days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 41 cup each
Amount Per Serving
Calories 46238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 462.38kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 2.85g | 1% |
| Protein | 41.98g | 84% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Sodium | 1215.78mg | 51% |
| Fiber | 4.55g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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