A classic tuna salad never gets old, but the BEST tuna salad recipe is made with creamy mayo, relish, Dijon mustard, red onion, and fresh herbs. This salad is the perfect sandwich filling or salad topping and makes a great tuna melt!
Prep Time: 5 minutesminutes
Chill Time: 15 minutesminutes
Total Time: 20 minutesminutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2(5-ounce) canstuna, drained
⅓cupmayonnaise, more if desired
½TablespoonDijon mustard
1Tablespoonrelish
1stalkcelery, diced
2Tablespoonsfinely chopped red onion
1-2Tablespoonschopped parsley, chives, or dill, optional
¾teaspoonKosher salt, more to taste
¼teaspoonGround black pepper, more to taste
For serving: Lettuce cups, Croissant, Sliced bread, Crackers
Instructions
In a large bowl, stir together the tuna, mayonnaise, mustard, relish, celery, onion, and parsley, if using, until well combined. You can add an extra Tablespoon of mayo if needed. Season with salt and pepper.
If there is time, chill 15 minutes, or until ready to serve, to let all the flavors meld.
Serve in lettuce cups, on bread, or dip in crackers.
Notes
Substitutions: You can swap the mayonnaise for Greek yogurt or mashed avocado, if you like. Variations:
Add dried fruits such as raisins, cranberries, or freshly diced apples for a little sweetness.
Add diced cucumbers or shredded cabbage to add a little extra crunch.
Add curry powder to mix things up.
Squeeze in a little lemon for a brighter flavor.
Storage: This tastes best eaten fresh, but it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.Freeze: Store in a freezer-safe container in the freezer up to 2 months.