Best The Best Tuna Salad Recipes

THE BEST TUNA SALAD

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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.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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 fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic (minced)
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 kcal, ServingSize 0.5 cup, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 516 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD

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Tuna salad is a classic go-to for quick lunches and snacks. This tuna salad recipe is made with canned tuna, mayo, celery, onion, and lemon, and can be customized in dozens of ways. It's creamy, filling, and easy to make!

Provided by Sally Vargas

Categories Lunch Salad Sandwich Budget Pantry Meal Quick and Easy

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (5-ounce) can tuna packed in water
1 rib celery, diced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Steps:

Drain the tuna: Open the can and hold it over the sink. Tilt the can and press on the lid to allow the water in the can to drain.
Serve how you like it: Spoon tuna salad onto slices of bread to make a sandwich, scoop onto crackers for a snack, or serve it atop a bed of salad greens for a healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 539 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g