Simple Tuna Salad Recipe (Easy + Customizable)
A light and fresh tuna salad with a dash of lemon juice and dijon mustard, an easy, infinitely customizable recipe that's perfect for sandwiches, salads, and more!
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Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 (5 ounce) cans of albacore tuna, either oil or water-packed
- ¼ to ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Add-ins of choice *see note
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna well and pat dry. Flake the tuna into a bowl with the rest of the ingredients and any add-ins of choice. Mix the salad well, until everything is well combined and the tuna breaks into smaller pieces.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate to let the flavors meld—the tuna salad will last up to 3-4 days in the fridge.
Notes
Add-in ideas:
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish or pickle brine.
- 2 chopped pickles or capers.
- 1 small shallot or 1/4 red onion
- 1-2 boiled eggs (you may need more mayonnaise to bind everything together).
- 1/2 mashed avocado or chickpeas/hummus
- 2 ribs of chopped celery.
- Sliced grapes.
- Spices like smoked paprika, chili powder, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- 2-3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or dill.
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or hot sauce.