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

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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.

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Questions

Is Classic Tuna Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Classic Tuna Salad carries 3 g of carbohydrate. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 15 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 3 percent.

Does Classic Tuna Salad contain fish?

Yes: 2 cans canned tuna, drained. The full allergen list for this entry is eggs and fish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many carbs are in Classic Tuna Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 3) has 3 g of carbohydrate in about 280 calories, with 22 g protein and 12 g fat, plus 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I freeze Classic Tuna Salad?

It is not a good candidate. Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss Classic Tuna Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

Can I halve or double Classic Tuna Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 3. Halved, the tuna drops from 2 cans to 1 can; doubled, it is 4 cans. Every line in this entry carries its half and double quantity, 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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