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A bowl of fresh tuna salad with celery and mayonnaise.

Tuna Salad

This classic tuna salad recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for a light lunch or sandwich filling. It's a versatile dish that can be customized with your favorite additions.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans canned tuna, drained
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.125 tsp black pepper

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • fork

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
  2. Add mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to the tuna.
  3. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice or a dash of paprika. Serve immediately or chill for later. This tuna salad is delicious in sandwiches, on crackers, or as a lettuce wrap.