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Tuna Salad Recipe

This Tuna Salad is a quick and satisfying dish! Perfect for lunch or a picnic, it's packed with flavor and can be ready in under 15 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tuna Salad:
  • 2 cans tuna in water well drained
  • 2 boiled eggs peeled and diced
  • 3 baby dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1 stick celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise *
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • fine sea salt to taste
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Fork
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups
  • Serving spoon

Method
 

Method:
  1. Start by draining the tuna thoroughly. This step is crucial to avoid a watery salad. Next, peel and dice the boiled eggs. Chop the dill pickles, celery, and yellow onion finely to ensure every bite is packed with flavor.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, diced eggs, chopped pickles, celery, and onion. Using a fork, gently mix the ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Add the mayonnaise and sour cream to the bowl. Mix everything together until the tuna and veggies are fully coated in the creamy dressing. Adjust the consistency by adding more mayonnaise or sour cream if desired.
  4. Sprinkle fine sea salt and cracked black pepper over the mixture. Stir again to ensure the seasoning is evenly distributed. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  5. For the best flavor, cover the bowl and let the tuna salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve the salad on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or on crackers.

Notes

  • Store the tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • If making ahead, add fresh ingredients like celery just before serving for crunch.
  • This salad freezes well; portion it in freezer-safe containers for a quick meal later.