Classic Tuna Salad

Name: Classic Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cans canned tuna, drained; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 stalks celery, finely diced; 2 tbsp dill pickles, finely chopped; 2 tbsp red onion, finely diced; 1 tsp lemon juice, fresh; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Creamy tuna salad with crunchy celery and tangy pickles. Perfect for sandwiches or served on a bed of lettuce.

10 minEasyServes 3280 cal/serving

AmericanSaladNo-CookStandardLow CarbPork-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

2 cans canned tuna, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, finely diced
2 tbsp dill pickles, finely chopped
2 tbsp red onion, finely diced
1 tsp lemon juice, fresh
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, add 2 cans drained canned tuna and break it up with a fork.
2

Add 1/4 cup mayonnaise and mix well.
3

Add 2 stalks finely diced celery, 2 tbsp finely chopped dill pickles, and 2 tbsp finely diced red onion.
4

Stir in 1 tsp fresh lemon juice.
5

Season with to taste salt and to taste black pepper.
6

Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
7

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to use.

Questions

How long does Classic Tuna Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double Classic Tuna Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 3. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. There is no cooking pitfall here; the quantities simply scale.

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