BEST TUNA SALAD EVER

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I adapted this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens, and it's the best I've ever had. Just enough crunch, just enough mayo. It's perfect! I like to serve this in pita pockets with a little lettuce.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (7 1/16 ounce) bags chunk white tuna in water, drained of liquid (vacuum-sealed)
1/2 cup celery, chopped (about one stalk)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 cup green onion (about two green onions)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (heaping)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or two tsp snipped fresh dill or 1/2 tsp basil, if using chicken instead of tuna)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, green onions, and water chestnuts.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Fold mixture into tuna mixture.
  • Chill for a couple hours, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 513, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 17.4

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