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New York Deli Tuna Salad

This classic New York deli style tuna salad is so easy to make and is perfect for sandwiches, salads, or even by itself.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 509 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 ounce cans solid water-packed tuna well drained
  • 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  • 1/2 cup finely diced celery
  • 1 teaspoon celery salt
  • 2 tablespoons sweet relish
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise plus more as needed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Drain the tuna cans of their water as much as possible.
  2. Place the tuna, celery, and onion into a large bowl and thoroughly mix in the relish, celery salt, and soy sauce and let sit for 10 minutes before adding the mayo.
  3. Add the mayonnaise and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
  4. The next day, strain the tuna of all the accumulated water. Add more mayo as required and serve. Enjoy!

Notes

  • It is recommended to refrigerate overnight. The flavor will be much better and the tuna salad can be thoroughly drained to remove excess water.
  • Pieces of white bread or crushed crackers can be used to dry up the tuna after draining and remixing the next day.
  • Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 509kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 38.5g (13%) Protein 32.9g (66%) Fat 26.2g (40%) Saturated Fat 3.6g (18%) Cholesterol 88mg (29%) Sodium 935mg (39%) Potassium 454mg (13%) Fiber 1.4g (6%) Sugar 15.9g (32%) Calcium 24mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 509

% Daily Value*

Calories 509kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 38.5g 13%
Protein 32.9g 66%
Fat 26.2g 40%
Saturated Fat 3.6g 18%
Cholesterol 88mg 29%
Sodium 935mg 39%
Potassium 454mg 10%
Fiber 1.4g 6%
Sugar 15.9g 32%
Calcium 24mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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