The Best Tuna Salad

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    6 sandwiches (1/2 cup salad each)

  • Calories

    345 kcal

  • Course

    Salad

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Tuna Salad

I never get tired of an excellent tuna salad recipe, and of the hundreds of versions I’ve made, this version is the best. Serve on toast, crackers, a bed of greens, or grilled as a very delicious tuna melt.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 4 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in water drained (see note 1)
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or less to taste (see note 2)
  • 1/3 cup celery finely chopped (about 1 rib)
  • 2 tablespoons red onion minced, about 2 small slices
  • 2 tablespoon sweet pickle relish (see note 3)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, lemon juice, and garlic. 
  2. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Serve immediately or cover and chill until serving.

Notes

  • Tuna: I prefer tuna packed in water with a dolphin-safe label. I usually buy cans, but you can use packets instead. Or, substitute oil-packed tuna (feel free to decrease the amount of mayonnaise if you do).
  • Mayonnaise: This recipe is heavy on the mayonnaise. Start with 1/4 cup if you prefer and add more to taste.
  • Sweet pickle relish: Or substitute dill relish or minced dill pickles if you prefer that flavor.
  • Yield: This recipe makes about 3 cups of tuna salad, enough for 6 sandwiches (1/2 cup per sandwich).
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 0.5cup Calories 345kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 50mg (17%) Sodium 516mg (22%) Potassium 202mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 164IU (3%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6sandwiches (1/2 cup salad each)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 345 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.5cup
Calories 345kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 516mg 22%
Potassium 202mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 164IU 3%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

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

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