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Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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204 | Calories |
13g | Fat |
1g | Carbs |
20g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 6 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 204 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 13g | 16% |
Saturated Fat 3g | 14% |
Cholesterol 180mg | 60% |
Sodium 281mg | 12% |
Total Carbohydrate 1g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 0g | 0% |
Protein 20g | |
Calcium 41mg | 3% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
Tuna salad is a versatile and tasty recipe that makes an excellent sandwich filling and a protein-packed topping for crackers; it can also be mounded on lettuce leaves or mixed greens for a lighter lunch. It packs up great for lunches on the go and picnics. You can even core small tomatoes and fill them with this tuna salad for an adorable and tasty summer appetizer.
The addition of chopped boiled eggs makes this tuna salad extra creamy and filling, and dill pickle relish, along with red onion and dill, adds lots of tangy flavor. Feel free to add more dill relish and use more or less mayonnaise to reach your desired level of creaminess.
This recipe makes about six servings and can be halved to make enough for a few lunches for one person or doubled for lots of lunch prep. The tuna salad will last for three to four days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Ingredients
- 2 (5- to 6-ounce) cans tuna (drained and flaked)
- 2 large eggs (hard cooked and chopped)
- 3 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- 1/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
- Kosher salt (to taste)
- Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- For serving: sandwich bread or lettuce
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Combine the tuna, chopped eggs, 3 tablespoons of mayonnaise, red onion, dill relish, and dill weed. Add more mayonnaise, if needed, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Serve this tuna salad in sandwiches or on lettuce leaves for a fabulous lunch and enjoy.
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Recipe Variations
- Add some finely diced celery and/or green onions for crunch.
- Swap the red onion for white or yellow onion for milder taste. Or soak the onion in cool water for a few minutes, drain, and dry before adding to the tuna salad to take away some of the raw bite.
- For an extra creamy and rich tuna salad with a hint of garlic, swap the mayonnaise for homemade aioli.
- Add more finely chopped fresh herbs like parsley or tarragon.
- Feel free to swap out some of the mayo for Dijon mustard.
- If you'd prefer not to use mayonnaise, you can substitute Greek yogurt; just be mindful it will have a tangier taste. You can mix it with mashed avocado to cut the sharpness.
The Best Type of Tuna to Use
The better the quality of tuna used in this recipe, the better the tuna salad will be. White, albacore solid or chunk tuna will have a meatier texture and milder flavor, while flaked tuna tends to be moister with a fishier taste. If you don't have a strong preference, try using a mix of the two.