I love this tuna salad recipe. It is made with ingredients that are so easy to keep on hand, and it is the perfect lunch for me. When I’m not quite sure what to make during the middle of my busy workday, this recipe comes together fast and always hits the spot. If you work outside the home, this is a great recipe to make Sunday night. It makes four servings, which is perfect to take throughout the week.
How to Serve
This tuna salad can be enjoyed by making a sandwich with sandwich bread, toast, or a croissant. It can be eaten with crackers, in pita bread, on a bed of lettuce leaves, or even stuffed in a tomato.
Tuna: The main ingredient of the salad, providing a protein-packed base. Use a canned chunk tuna that has been packed in water. Because we are making a great dressing to go with this, you will want to pass over tuna packed in oil. Be sure to drain the tuna well before making this recipe so it doesn’t get too watery. Red onion: Adds some crunch and savory flavor that complements the tuna. Celery: Adds another great crunch to the salad. Dill relish: Adds a tangy and slightly sweet flavor to the tuna salad. You could also finely chop dill pickles. Light mayonnaise: The creamy binder that hold everything together. I love using light mayo because it has less calories without compromising taste. Regular mayo would also work if that is what you keep on hand. Lemon juice: Adds a bright and citrusy flavor to the tuna salad, I always prefer juice freshly squeezed from a lemon. Onion powder: Adds subtle and savory onion flavor in addition to the diced red onion. Garlic powder: Mixes in better with the tuna salad compared to fresh garlic, but still adds some delicious garlic flavor. Salt and pepper
How to Make a Tuna Melt
This salad is perfect for making a tuna melt. To do that, simply toast two pieces of bread. Then add half a cup of this delicious tuna salad to one piece of the bread and top it with delicious cheese, such as cheddar. Pop it under the broiler in your oven for a minute or two. Remove and add the other piece of bread, and enjoy.
Variations
Leave out the onion. If you leave out the onion, you can replace it with more celery or more dill relish. Skip the celery. If you aren’t a fan of celery, leave it out and replace it with frozen peas (see more on this below). Add avocado. It adds a rich and creamy layer to the salad. I have a Avocado Tuna Salad recipe that is amazing. Add eggs. A chopped hard-boiled egg adds a simple yet delicious texture and flavor, while also adding more protein. Add frozen peas. They are an ingredient in my tuna pasta salad and would be delicious in tuna salad as well. Frozen peas thaw quickly, so add them right to the salad while they are still frozen. I love adding frozen peas to my tuna salad!
Low Carb Tuna Salad
If you would like to make this recipe but keep it low carb, skip making it into a sandwich! I love putting a serving of this over half an avocado and then adding some chopped tomato to the bowl. It makes for such a filling lunch and is a great low-carb option. You could also enjoy it in a lettuce wrap.
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If you make this tuna salad recipe, let me know what you think by leaving a comment! I love hearing from you and how you enjoy my recipes. If this salad sits out for more than two hours, toss it.
