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Tuna Salad

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
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert / Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6 sandwiches
Calories 345 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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