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Tuna Salad

A simple yet satisfying dish made with canned albacore tuna, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

Tuna

  • 20 ounces canned albacore tuna in water (about 4 cans)

Dressing

  • 1 cup mayonnaise adjust to taste
  • 2 stalks celery finely diced
  • 1 small red onion peeled and finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  • Step 1: Gather your ingredients. Open the cans of albacore tuna and drain the water.
  • Step 2: Prepare the vegetables by rinsing the celery and finely dicing it along with the red onion.
  • Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced celery, and red onion. Break up the tuna gently with a fork.
  • Step 4: Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to the mixture and stir until well combined.
  • Step 5: Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Step 6: Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

Notes

Use high-quality tuna for the best flavor. Customize your mayonnaise and let the salad chill for enhanced flavors.