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Tuna Salad is a quick and easy lunch or snack that is high in protein and flavor! Make up a batch and eat it with crackers or on a sandwich.
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This classic Tuna Salad recipe is a great dish to have on hand for a quick lunch, snack, or light dinner. The ingredients are budget-friendly, it is high in protein, and it tastes delicious!
Ingredients in Tuna Salad
- Tuna – for a more subtle tuna taste and a drier texture, use water-packed tuna. For a softer texture and a stronger tuna taste, use oil-packed tuna.
- Shallot – shallots have a lighter flavor than white or red onions. Perfect for this tuna salad.
- Celery – celery adds good taste and a great crunch.
- Sweet Relish – you can also use finely diced dill pickles or sweet pickles.
- Mayonnaise – We like Best Foods or Hellmann’s mayo.
- Lemon Juice – fresh lemon juice tastes the best, but you can also use bottled.
- Kosher Salt and Black Pepper
- Fresh Herbs like parsley or dill for garnish
Mix-ins and Variations
- Use Greek yogurt or mashed avocado instead of mayonnaise for a more healthy tuna salad recipe.
- Not a tuna fan? Substitute canned chicken instead for a chicken salad or canned salmon for a salmon salad.
- Add a teaspoon of dijon mustard for more flavor.
- Mix in chopped hard-boiled egg for more protein.
- Mix in diced apples, dried cranberries, raisins, or halved grapes.
- Add diced cucumber, bell pepper, or shredded cabbage.
- Add spices like dill, curry powder, or cayenne pepper for a flavor twist.
How to Eat Tuna Salad
- Eat it like a dip with crackers or celery sticks.
- Add it to pita bread with tomato slices and lettuce leaves for a tuna pita.
- Eat it on toast.
- Eat it right out of the bowl with a fork.
- For a low-carb option, eat it in a lettuce wrap.
- Add pasta to make a tuna pasta salad.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tuna Salad
What can I use in tuna instead of mayo?
You can use plain Greek yogurt or mashed avocado.
What is healthy to eat tuna with?
Eat it with whole grain seed crackers, whole wheat bread, or in a lettuce cup.
How do I store leftovers?
Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the fridge. Enjoy within a few days of making.
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How to Make Tuna Salad
Tuna Salad
Tuna Salad is a quick and easy lunch or snack that is high in protein and flavor! Make up a batch and eat it with crackers or on a sandwich.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces canned tuna drained well
- 1 small shallot
- 3 ribs celery
- 2 Tablespoons sweet relish
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- juice of ½ a lemon
Instructions
- Peel and dice the shallot and dice the celery.
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Stir until everything is evenly distributed.
- Serve with crackers or on a sandwich.
Notes
- Make sure to drain any excess liquid from the canned tuna.
- Use greek yogurt or mashed avocado instead of mayo for a lighter tuna salad.
- ¼ of a red onion can be used in place of a shallot.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 19gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 829mgPotassium: 241mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 224IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
This tuna salad recipe is a go-to lunch for me! It’s so easy to make and so delicious!
I love having this tuna salad for lunch! It is so good and filling. I can’t get enough of it. I also sometimes like it with toasted bread. Highly recommended!
The whole family loved this salad! I put on brioche buns for my kids and I wrapped in lettuce for me!