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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 6 sandwiches (1/2 cup salad each)
Calories: 345 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, lemon juice, and garlic.
- 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.
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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
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
% 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.