This Tuna Salad recipe is one of my favorite quick salads made with mayo, dill pickles, celery, red onion, herbs, salt, and pepper. It’s easy to customize and tastes delicious.
Everyone who loves tuna should have a delicious go-to tuna salad recipe. It’s a quick, affordable, protein-packed meal when you don’t feel like cooking. You only need canned tuna, mayonnaise, pickles, fresh vegetables, and herbs for a tasty meal.
I love to serve this salad on whole grain bread for a tuna salad sandwich. It’s best when the bread is lightly toasted. I also love when the sandwich is loaded with sliced tomatoes and crispy fresh lettuce.
How to make this Recipe:
- Combine all ingredients
Drain the liquid from the tuna can. Then, add the tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, herbs, dill pickles, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl. Stir all of the ingredients together until well combined.
- Enjoy
Enjoy the tuna salad simply on its own, wrapped up in lettuce, or in a sandwich.
BEST Tuna Salad Recipe: Frequently Asked Questions
I recommend using a chunk tuna that has been packed in water. The tuna that has been packed in oil adds flavors and calories that aren’t needed here.
Yes! Tuna salad can be made ahead and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-5 days. In fact, letting it sit for a few hours can enhance the flavors.
– Herbs: Fresh dill, parsley, or chives.
– Spices: Paprika, cayenne, or curry powder for a kick.
– Extras: Capers, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, or pickles for bold flavors.
– Sweetness: Diced apples, grapes, or a touch of honey.
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BEST Tuna Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 (5-ounce) can tuna (in water)
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¼ cup celery (diced)
- 2 tablespoons dill pickles (diced)
- 1 tablespoon red onion (diced)
- 1 tablespoon chopped dill, chives and/or other herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the liquid from the tuna can. Then, add the tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, herbs, dill pickles, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl.
- Stir all of the ingredients together until well combined.
- Enjoy the tuna salad simply on its own, wrapped up in lettuce, or in a sandwich.
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