Perfect Classic Tuna Salad: 1 Easy Recipe
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A simple and delicious classic tuna salad recipe, perfect for sandwiches or as a side dish.
- Author: Leo Abraham
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 (5 ounce) can tuna, drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
- Add the mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped onion, and lemon juice to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- For a creamier salad, add a little more mayonnaise.
- You can add other ingredients like relish, mustard, or hard-boiled eggs for variations.
- This tuna salad is great on bread, crackers, or served over lettuce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg