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Classic Tuna Salad Recipe

My husband LOVES tuna salad and after several versions this classic tuna salad recipe is the clear winner! Perfect for sandwiches, salads, tuna melts, or as a baguette or cracker topping.
Tuna salad recipe
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Prep 8 minutes
Total 8 minutes
Calories 370
Servings 4 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine American

Ingredients

  • 20 oz canned tuna in water drained
  • 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2-3 stalks celery finely chopped
  • 3 tbsp red onion minced
  • 2 1/2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp garlic minced
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

Method

  1. Combine all tuna salad ingredients in a medium bowl. Season to taste with the salt and pepper. Serve on toasted croissants lined with with lettuce and sliced tomato.

Nutrition

Calories370kcalCarbohydrates12gProtein34gFat20gSaturated Fat4gPolyunsaturated Fat11gMonounsaturated Fat5gTrans Fat1gCholesterol71mgSodium1149mgPotassium435mgFiber1gSugar6gVitamin A282IUVitamin C3mgCalcium38mgIron2mg

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