The Best Tuna Salad Recipe
Tuna Salad is fresh, creamy, and quick to make—perfect for lunch, sandwiches, or a light dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Total Time 5 minutes mins
Course Dessert / Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 345 kcal
- 3 5‑oz cans tuna, drained
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish or dill relish
- ½ cup diced celery
- 1 Tbsp diced onion red or white
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- Salt ~½ tsp and pepper (~¼ tsp), or to taste
In a medium bowl, drain tuna and flake with a fork.
Add mayonnaise, relish, celery, onion, and lemon juice.
Stir until well combined; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, or cover and chill until ready (up to 4 days refrigerated).
Keyword tuna salad, sandwich, quick lunch, classic, creamy