The Best Tuna Salad Food

THE BEST TUNA SALAD

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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.

Provided by Meggan Hill

Categories Salad

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, relish, lemon juice, and garlic.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 kcal, ServingSize 0.5 cup, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 29 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 516 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g

CLASSIC TUNA SALAD

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Tuna salad is a classic go-to for quick lunches and snacks. This tuna salad recipe is made with canned tuna, mayo, celery, onion, and lemon, and can be customized in dozens of ways. It's creamy, filling, and easy to make!

Provided by Sally Vargas

Categories Lunch Salad Sandwich Budget Pantry Meal Quick and Easy

Time 5m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (5-ounce) can tuna packed in water
1 rib celery, diced
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon red onion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper

Steps:

Drain the tuna: Open the can and hold it over the sink. Tilt the can and press on the lid to allow the water in the can to drain.
Serve how you like it: Spoon tuna salad onto slices of bread to make a sandwich, scoop onto crackers for a snack, or serve it atop a bed of salad greens for a healthy meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 539 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 18 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

BEST EVER TUNA SALAD

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Creamy, delicious tuna salad with a surprise ingredient!

Provided by Kristy

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Tuna Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 eggs
2 (5 ounce) cans tuna, drained
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, shredded
½ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon sour cream
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
⅛ teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
¾ cup finely chopped onion

Steps:

Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop finely.
In a mixing bowl, combine tuna, crabmeat, mayonnaise, sour cream and mustard. Stir in chopped egg, dill weed, lemon pepper, dill and sweet relish and chopped onion. Mix thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 80.1 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 14.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 260.1 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

BEST TUNA SALAD EVER

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I adapted this recipe from Better Homes and Gardens, and it's the best I've ever had. Just enough crunch, just enough mayo. It's perfect! I like to serve this in pita pockets with a little lettuce.

Provided by KissKiss

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 17m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 (7 1/16 ounce) bags chunk white tuna in water, drained of liquid (vacuum-sealed)
1/2 cup celery, chopped (about one stalk)
1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, chopped
1/4 cup green onion (about two green onions)
1/2 cup mayonnaise (heaping)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or two tsp snipped fresh dill or 1/2 tsp basil, if using chicken instead of tuna)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine tuna, celery, green onions, and water chestnuts.
In a separate bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, and salt. Fold mixture into tuna mixture.
Chill for a couple hours, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 206, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 34.5, Sodium 513, Carbohydrate 14.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 3.4, Protein 17.4

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