Here’s a delicious and refreshing tuna salad recipe that’s easy to make and sure to please:
Ingredients:
- 2 cans (about 10 ounces each) of tuna in water, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (you can use light mayo if you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup dill pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup sliced black olives or chopped cucumber for added texture and flavor
- Lettuce leaves or mixed greens for serving
- Slices of bread or croissants (optional, for sandwiches)
Instructions:
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork, ensuring it’s broken up into small pieces.
- Add the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the tuna and mix well until it’s evenly coated.
- Stir in the chopped celery, red onion, dill pickles, lemon juice, and parsley into the tuna mixture. If using, add the olives or cucumber for extra flavor and crunch.
- Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Keep in mind that the pickles might already add some saltiness, so adjust accordingly.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tuna salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
- When ready to serve, you can either enjoy the tuna salad on a bed of lettuce leaves or mixed greens as a refreshing salad, or you can make sandwiches by spreading the salad between slices of bread or croissants.
This tuna salad is perfect for a light lunch, a picnic, or a quick and satisfying dinner. You can also customize the recipe by adding other ingredients like diced apples, avocado, or a dash of hot sauce to suit your taste. Enjoy!