Hello, food lovers! Today, we're going back to basics with a recipe that never goes out of style: the perfect classic tuna salad. It's creamy, crunchy, and packed with flavor, making it the ideal choice for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a satisfying snack.
- Prep time: 10 minutes
- Cook time: 0 minutes
- Servings: 4
Shop Key Ingredients
- High-Quality Canned Tuna in Olive Oil
- Classic Mayonnaise
- Dill Relish
- Dijon Mustard
Full Recipe Ingredients
- 2 (5 ounce) cans of tuna, drained well
- 21 cup mayonnaise
- 41 cup finely chopped celery
- 41 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, add the drained tuna. Use a fork to gently flake the tuna into smaller pieces.
- Add the finely chopped celery, red onion, dill relish, Dijon mustard, and fresh lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna.
- Gently mix all the ingredients together with the fork or a spatula until everything is evenly combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Season with salt and pepper to your liking. Taste and adjust any ingredients if necessary—add more mayo for creaminess or more lemon juice for brightness.
- Serve immediately on sandwiches, with crackers, or on a bed of fresh greens. For the best flavor, you can cover and refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
