Easy Tuna Salad Recipe

tuna salad in a black bowl with a serving spoon in it.

5 from 1 vote

This Easy Tuna Salad Recipe is a classic! Loaded with extra goodies, this simple dish is perfect for those times you want something delicious, but don't want to put in any effort.

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Lunch, Salad

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 348kcal

Author: Joanna Cismaru

Ingredients

20 ounce tuna packed in water drained, (4 - 5 oz cans)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 stalks celery chopped
½ small red onion minced
2 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Combine Ingredients: Add all the ingredients to a large bowl and mix well. Taste for seasoning and adjust with salt and pepper if needed.
Serve: Serve as sandwiches with lettuce and tomatoes.

Notes

You can also use this recipe with canned salmon to make salmon salad sandwiches!
Opposed to adding sweet relish, you can chop up some pickles from the fridge and use those instead!
Tuna salads are great because they can be made as healthy as you want. Skip the mayo and add a good plain Greek yogurt instead. You’ll still get the tanginess, but less calories.
Feel free to add any fresh herbs, or your favorite seasonings to this recipe! Fresh dill, or paprika would both make great additions. Even some red pepper flakes for a bit of heat would be a great option!
Refrigerate your tuna salad in an airtight container and it should last for 3 – 5 days.
You can freeze tuna salad, it just doesn't last as long as most freezer meals. It will only stay fresh for up to a week and must be stored in small batches, in airtight containers.

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