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A close-up of a creamy tuna salad recipe with chopped celery, red onion, and chives in a white bowl.

Classic Tuna Salad Recipe


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  • Author: Elisa
  • Total Time: 10 min
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A simple and quick recipe for classic tuna salad, perfect for sandwiches or as a topping.


Ingredients

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  • 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped celery
  • 1 tablespoon chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped onion, and lemon juice to the bowl.
  3. Stir until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
  5. Serve immediately or chill for later.

Notes

  • For a creamier salad, add a little more mayonnaise.
  • You can add other ingredients like relish, hard-boiled eggs, or mustard for variation.
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Lunch
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg