Description
This easy tuna salad is a flavorful and customizable dish perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner. Combining tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, crunchy vegetables, and optional hard-boiled egg, it offers a satisfying meal that can be served on leafy greens, bread, or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of tuna (5 oz each), drained
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Leafy greens (for serving, optional)
- Whole grain bread or crackers (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients in one place for easy access.
- Open the cans of tuna and drain them well. Transfer the drained tuna to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
- Add the mayonnaise to the bowl, starting with 1/4 cup. Adjust based on your desired creaminess.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, mixing until well combined.
- Finely chop the celery and red onion, then add them to the bowl for crunch and flavor.
- Mix in the sweet pickle relish. If preferred, substitute with dill relish for a different taste.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If using, chop the hard-boiled egg and gently fold it into the mixture.
- Stir everything together using a spatula to combine without breaking up the tuna too much.
- Chill the tuna salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Prepare your serving options, such as leafy greens, whole grain bread, or crackers.
- After chilling, give the salad a quick stir and taste for seasoning adjustments.
- Serve the tuna salad on greens, bread, or crackers, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute some mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Feel free to customize the salad with additional ingredients like diced bell peppers or capers.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes