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Tuna Salad Recipe

This easy tuna salad recipe is creamy, flavorful, and full of protein! Made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, and simple seasonings, it's perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a fast and light lunch.

Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 6
Calories: 345 kcal
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Description

This easy tuna salad recipe is creamy, flavorful, and full of protein! Made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, celery, and simple seasonings, it's perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or a fast and light lunch.

Ingredients
  • 5 ounces Cans Tuna Packed in Water drained
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise (or Less to Taste)
  • 1/3 cup Celery Finely Chopped (About 1 rib)
  • 2 tbsp Red Onion Minced (About 2 small slices)
  • 2 tbsp Sweet Pickle Relish
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon juice
  • 1 Clove Garlic (Minced)
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Instructions
  1. 1
    In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, lemon juice, and garlic. 
  2. 2
    Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper). Serve immediately, or cover and chill until served.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 345kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 5g25%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 516mg22%
Potassium 202mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g1%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Sugars 2g
Protein 19g38%
Vitamin A 164 IU
Vitamin C 2 mg
Calcium 23 mg
Iron 2 mg

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note
  • 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 ¼ 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 (0.71 l) of tuna salad, enough for 6 sandwiches (½ cup per sandwich).
  • Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Read it online: https://therecipenook.com/recipe/tuna-salad-recipe/