Perfect Tuna Salad
A classic tuna salad with the perfect consistency and balance of flavors, enjoy it on bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, stuffed in wraps and pitas, scooped up with crackers or toasted in a mouthwatering tuna melt!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 15 ounces (three 5 oz cans) solid white albacore tuna in water , thoroughly drained in colander
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion , can substitute yellow onion or green onions/scallions
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish (or dill pickle relish, or finely chopped pickles)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley , optional or substitute with dill
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup good mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Thoroughly drain the tuna in a fine mesh sieve or colander. Place the tuna in a medium sized mixing bowl and use a fork to thoroughly break the all the chunks into very small pieces. Stir in the celery, onion, garlic, relish/pickles and parsley.In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Pour the mayo dressing over the tuna salad and stir it until thoroughly combined. Chill the tuna salad in the fridge for at least an hour before serving. It will keep covered in the fridge for 3-4 days. This makes 4 generous servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 26gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 876mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 330IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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