Best Tuna Salad 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.

BEST Tuna Salad Recipe – Easy & Healthy

Tuna salad is a light and fresh comfort food classic. Made with a few simple ingredients it’s an easy, flavorful and healthy lunch recipe. Watch the video above to see how easy it is to make!

Prep: 15min

Total: 15min

Yield: 4

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 172 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Trans Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 36 mg, Sodium 322 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 stalk of celery (diced)
• 2 tablespoons red onion (diced)
• 1-2 tablespoons chopped parsley (chives and/or other herbs)
• ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Instruction:

1. Drain the liquid from the tuna cans. Then, add the tuna, mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, herbs, Dijon mustard, salt and pepper to a mixing bowl.
2. Stir all of the ingredients together until well combined.
3. Enjoy the tuna salad plain out of a bowl, wrapped up in lettuce, or in a sandwich.

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.

BEST TUNA SALAD RECIPE | easy & healthy

FAQ

How does Gordon Ramsay make tuna salad?

Why does restaurant tuna salad taste better?

What does Martha Stewart put in her tuna salad?

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.