Tuna Fish Recipe

I never get tired of an excellent Tuna Salad Recipe, and of the hundreds of versions I’ve made, this version is the best. Serve on toast, crackers, a bed of greens, or grilled as a very delicious tuna melt.

No matter how you mix it, making tuna salad at home is one of the easiest, most satisfying meals you can whip up from pantry ingredients

Start with my recipe and enjoy it just as it is, or throw in your own favorite must-haves. It’s ready in minutes and always handy to have when hunger strikes.

At a Glance: Here is a quick snapshot of what ingredients are in this recipe. Please see the recipe card below for specific quantities.

Instead of mayonnaise, you can make tuna salad dressing with plain yogurt or whipped silken tofu. You can also add lemon vinaigrette (¼ cup olive oil, 2 tbsp. lemon juice, ¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard, fresh herbs like dill, parsley, or chives and salt and pepper to taste).

Yes, oil-packed tuna tastes great in tuna salad (feel free to decrease the amount of mayonnaise if you do).

If you prefer water-packed tuna but only have access to oil-packed, you can remove the oil yourself. Add the tuna to a fine-mesh sieve, rinse vigorously with cold water, and press with a spatula to extract all of the liquid out of the fish.

The Best Tuna Salad

I never get tired of an excellent tuna salad recipe, and of the hundreds of versions I’ve made, this version is the best. Serve on toast, crackers, a bed of greens, or grilled as a very delicious tuna melt.

Prep: 5min

Total: 5min

Yield: 6

Serving Size: 0.5 cup

Nutrition Facts: calories 345 kcal, servingSize 0.5 cup, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 29 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 516 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

Ingredients:

• 4 (5 ounce) cans tuna packed in water (drained (see note 1))
• 1 cup mayonnaise (or less to taste (see note 2))
• 1/3 cup celery (finely chopped (about 1 rib))
• 2 tablespoons red onion (minced, about 2 small slices)
• 2 tablespoon sweet pickle relish ((see note 3))
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 clove garlic (minced)
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

1. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, lemon juice, and garlic.
2. Season to taste with salt and pepper (I like 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper). Serve immediately or cover and chill until serving.

Tuna Salad with Chopped Eggs

This is my mom’s simple and delicious tuna egg salad recipe! This tuna salad is healthy and makes an excellent sandwich filling for a comforting meal or a protein-packed topping on mixed greens or lettuce leaves for a light lunch. It packs up great for school and road trip lunches.

Prep: 10min

Total: 30min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 138 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 0.02 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, Sugar 2 g, unSaturated Fat 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces chunk light tuna in water ((2 4-ounce cans), drained)
• 1/3 cup dill pickles (chopped)
• 1/4 cup onion
• 1 to 2 celery (diced)
• 2 eggs (hardboiled and chopped)
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 jalapeño (optional) (diced)
• Lemon pepper

Instruction:

1. In a mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork.
2. Toss with the pickles, onion, celery, and eggs. Add the mayonnaise, yogurt, and mustard. Add jalapeño, if using. Stir to combine.
3. Season with lemon pepper, to taste.

Tuna Salad Sandwiches

For many people, those days when you had a tuna salad sandwich for lunch are still some of the happiest childhood memories. Satisfy your nostalgic cravings with this classic Tuna Salad Sandwiches recipe. Crisp celery and chopped onion join fan-favorite tuna for a simple but hearty meal that’s ready in just 15 minutes.

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 Sandwich

Nutrition Facts: calories 410 , Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fat 4 , Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, servingSize 1 Sandwich, Sodium 870 mg, Sugar 4 g, Trans Fat 0 g

Ingredients:

• 2 cans (6 oz each) tuna in water, drained
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 8 slices bread

Instruction:

1. In a medium bowl, mix the tuna, celery, onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
2. Spread tuna mixture on 4 bread slices. Top with remaining bread slices.

The Best Tuna Salad

While we love many kinds of tuna salad, this classic version tops them all. The crispy celery and red onion add zest and crunch, while mayonnaise and a touch of mustard marry it all together. The lemon juice is optional as it’s not traditional, but we strongly recommend it to brighten up the flavors of the final dish.

Total: 0 15min0

Yield: 3 to 4 servings

Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 of 4 servings, calories 212, Fat 16g, Saturated Fat 2g, Carbohydrate 1g, Fiber 0g, Sugar 0g, Protein 17g, Cholesterol 38mg, Sodium 368mg

Ingredients:

• Two 6-ounce cans white meat tuna packed in water, drained
• 2 tablespoons minced celery
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes and drained
• 1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
• 1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
• Freshly ground black pepper
• Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)

Instruction:

1. In a small mixing bowl break up the tuna with a fork. Toss with the celery, onion and parsley. Add the mayonnaise, mustard and season with pepper, to taste. Stir to combine. Add lemon juice, to taste, if using.

The Best Tuna Fish

FAQ

What mixes well with canned tuna?

• Tuna + Pasta. For an instant boost of filling protein in your carb-loaded pasta night, add a can of tuna. …
• Tuna + Cheese. …
• Tuna + Bread. …
• Tuna + Beans. …
• Tuna + Egg.

How do you make tuna taste good?

1. Chop up some fresh herbs. …
2. Raid the pantry. …
3. Spice things up. …
4. Add a squeeze of lemon juice. …
5. Take advantage of the produce aisle. …
6. Keep it classic with mayonnaise. …
7. If mayo is a no-go, try sour cream or lebneh.

What can I add to tuna instead of mayo?

Is tuna with mayo still healthy?