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Tuna Salad

Tuna Salad Recipe

Ingredients:
  • 2 cans of tuna in water, drained
  • 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup of mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup of finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon of sweet relish
  • 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Lettuce leaves, for serving
  • Sliced bread, for serving

Instructions:
  1. Prepare the tuna: In a bowl, break up the tuna with a fork.
  2. Mix the ingredients: Add the chopped eggs, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, relish, and lemon juice. Stir everything together to combine.
  3. Season the salad: Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Chill the salad: Cover and refrigerate the tuna salad for at least an hour before serving to let the flavors meld.
  5. Serve: Serve the tuna salad on lettuce leaves for a low-carb option, or use sliced bread to make a sandwich.
  6. Enjoy: Enjoy your homemade tuna salad as a light lunch or dinner.

Tips:
  • Feel free to add other ingredients like diced apples, grapes, or nuts for a sweet and crunchy twist.
  • To make the tuna salad healthier, replace the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
  • Be sure to drain the tuna well to avoid a soggy salad.
Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Low
Time
Prep Time: 10 mins Rest Time: 5 mins Total Time: 15 mins
Cooking Temp High  C
Servings 4
Calories 300
Best Season All Year
Dietary Healthy Snack, Tuna Salad
Description
A light and healthy tuna salad with fresh vegetables
Tuna Salad Ingredients
  • Tuna
  • lettuce
  • tomatoes
  • cucumbers
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
Instructions
  1. Mix ingredients and serve chilled.
Note
Serve with whole grain crackers