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Homemade Tuna Salad

Homemade Tuna Salad That's Creamy, Crunchy, and Customizable

Homemade Tuna Salad is a quick, low-carb dish that's creamy and customizable, perfect for potlucks and busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cans Canned Tuna High-quality tuna packed in water
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat or Greek yogurt as alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Yellow mustard can be substituted
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice Substitutable with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 cup Celery Chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup Red Onion Soaked in cold water for mildness
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles or Relish Dill pickles are classic
  • to taste Salt Adjust according to preference
  • to taste Black Pepper Adjust according to preference
Optional Add-Ins
  • 2 pieces Hard-Boiled Eggs Chopped and mixed in
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Parsley, dill, or chives work well
  • 2 tablespoons Capers For a briny kick
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika For smokiness and color

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by opening the cans of high-quality tuna and drain it well.
  2. Transfer the drained tuna into a large mixing bowl and flake it apart.
  3. Incorporate mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the flaked tuna, mixing until well-coated.
  4. Add finely chopped celery, red onion, and dill pickles or relish, stirring to combine.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice into the mixture, and season with salt and black pepper.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes before serving to meld flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize with various spices and herbs to suit your taste. For a healthier version, substitute some mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or mashed avocado.

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