This straightforward and satisfying Tuna Salad Recipe has a creamy dressing, olive-oil-packed tuna, and crunchy veggies. Just 15 minutes of prep, and you’ll be hooked!
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The 15-Minute Tuna Salad I Make on Repeat!
I’ve mentioned before that tuna is one of my go-to lunches during the week. It’s quick to make, satisfying, and packed with protein. I usually alternate between this recipe, avocado tuna salad, or tuna white bean salad.
Tuna recipes are so straightforward to make and can be full of flavor with just a few simple add-ins. Plus, tuna makes a filling lunch. With all the protein, it usually holds me over until dinner. I might grab a few energy bites in between.
Ingredients In Tuna Salad Recipe
- Tuna: I like tuna packed in olive oil, but tuna packed in water works just fine. Drain it well before using.
- Veggies: Add texture, crunch, sweetness, and freshness. To make red onions taste less strong, soak them in cold water for 10–15 minutes first.
- Dressing: It makes the salad creamy and full of flavor. Use more or less mayo based on how creamy you want it!
How To Make This Tuna Salad Recipe
- Drain & Flake: Drain tuna well and flake it with a fork.
- Mix: Add tuna to a bowl with red onion, pickle relish, parsley, mayo, Dijon, celery, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Toss & Serve: Mix well and enjoy. I like it in a tunacado melt.
How To Tune Up The Tuna Flavor
- Use high-quality tuna: Preferably packed in extra-virgin olive oil (I like Genova®).
- Toss with good mayo: Hellmann’s® has the right texture and a touch of sweetness.
- Add crunch: Use pickle relish or bread-and-butter pickles and fresh celery for texture and flavor.
More Canned Tuna Recipes:
Dinner
Creamy Tuna Pasta
Salads
Tuna Macaroni Salad Recipe
Lunch
Tuna Salad Wrap
Dinner
Tuna Sushi
