Tuna 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.

17 Tuna Recipes for Easy Meals: Tuna Pasta Salad & More!

This tuna pasta salad recipe is creamy and satisfying! It’s a protein-packed quick and easy dinner or make ahead lunch.

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 8

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 292 calories, Sugar 2.1 g, Sodium 355.5 mg, Fat 14.1 g, Saturated Fat 3.4 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 16.2 g, Cholesterol 32.2 mg

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces pasta: shells or bowties (farfalle)
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 green onions (or 1/4 teaspoon onion powder)
• 1/4 cup minced red onion
• 2 5-ounce cans tuna
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise*
• 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• Optional: 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbles

Instruction:

1. Start a pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is just al dente. Start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside; usually around 7 to 8 minutes. In the last 1 minute, add the peas. Drain the pasta and peas, then rinse with cold water.
2. Meanwhile, thinly slice the green onions. Mince the red onion. Drain the tuna and flake it with a fork. Place them in a large bowl with the mayonnaise, white vinegar, dill, and kosher salt.
3. Once the pasta and peas are cooked, add them to the bowl and mix. Taste and adjust flavors if desired, adding black pepper as necessary. Serve immediately. Store leftovers refrigerated for up to 3 days: before eating, allow to come to room temperature. You may want to add a swirl of mayo or sour cream and a pinch of salt to refresh the texture and flavor.

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FAQ

What can I mix with a can of tuna?

• Tuna + Pasta. For an instant boost of filling protein in your carb-loaded pasta night, add a can of tuna. …
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What is the best way to eat canned tuna?

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