Classic Tuna Salad (No Celery)
Classic Tuna Salad (No Celery)
Ingredients
- 2 cans canned tuna, (5 ounce each), packed in water or oil, drained well
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, flake the well-drained tuna with a fork, breaking it into small pieces.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the mayonnaise, finely diced red onion, chopped dill pickle, chopped fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Start with the suggested amounts and adjust to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Ensure the mayonnaise is evenly distributed and coats all the tuna and other components.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, lemon juice, or more mayonnaise) as needed to achieve your desired flavor profile.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Serve immediately on bread, crackers, in lettuce cups, or as desired. For best flavor, you can also chill it for 15-30 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Tuna Salad (No Celery)
- 2 cans canned tuna, (5 ounce each), packed in water or oil, drained well
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise, or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
In a medium mixing bowl, flake the well-drained tuna with a fork, breaking it into small pieces.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the mayonnaise, finely diced red onion, chopped dill pickle, chopped fresh parsley, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Start with the suggested amounts and adjust to your preference.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined. Ensure the mayonnaise is evenly distributed and coats all the tuna and other components.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasonings (salt, pepper, lemon juice, or more mayonnaise) as needed to achieve your desired flavor profile.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Serve immediately on bread, crackers, in lettuce cups, or as desired. For best flavor, you can also chill it for 15-30 minutes before serving.
⏱️ 2 min