Tuna Salad

I love this classic Tuna Salad recipe. It’s the best lunch recipe and easy to make and done in 15 minutes or less. Make a sandwich or add it on top of a salad.

This Tuna Salad is a classic. I grew up eating them, and no I make them for the kids. It’s so simple to make and one of my favorite lunch recipes. 

It is perfect for sandwiches or to top a salad. I recommend a thick slice of white or wheat bread for a sandwich. My husband loves to add a piece of Swiss or Cheddar Cheese on his tuna salad sandwiches. 

How to make Tuna Salad:

This recipe is so easy to make and can easily be made to taste. Drain your tuna, then add all the ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mix together well.

Once the tuna has been mixed make your sandwich or salad that you are going to top with the tuna.

Ingredient Notes:

To make this tuna salad you will need:

Tuna: I used a can of tuna in water. I prefer to use chunk light tuna, but you could also use Albacore tuna.

Celery and Onion: Make sure to finely dice your celery and onion so they are easy to eat.

Mayonnaise: I love to use Duke’s mayonnaise and you can use whatever your favorite mayonnaise is.

Mustard: I use yellow mustard for this recipe, but you could use brown or Dijon.

Salt and Pepper: Add salt and pepper to taste or skip totally. You can mix everything above and then add the salt and pepper to taste after.

Optional for Serving: Depending on how you will serve your tuna salad you will need sliced bread or lettuce for a salad.

Directions:

Step One: Place all ingredients in a bowl. Mix until well combined.

Step Two: You can serve this on crackers, salad, or bread.

How to Store Tuna Salad:

Tuna salad can be placed in the fridge right away in an airtight container for up to 3 days. I do not recommend storing it longer than that.

If it produces some water in storage drain it before use. If it is dry, add a tablespoon of mayo to it and give it a mix before serving.

How to make a Tuna Salad Sandwich:

Making the perfect sandwich is simple. Just follow these steps and enjoy!

Step 1 – Get your two pieces of bread arranged on a plate. Spread some extra mayonnaise or mustard on the bread if you like.

Step 2 – Place a slice of lettuce on one side of the bread.

Step 3 – Scoop your tuna salad on to the middle of the bread and use a knife or spoon to spread it to the edges.

Step 4 – Top your sandwich with the other piece of bread and enjoy!

What to serve with your sandwich:

Our family loves to eat chips with our sandwiches. You could also make one of these as a nice side dish if you want!

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