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Best Tuna Salad Recipe

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4.3 from 155 reviews

A creamy and versatile tuna salad made with canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, celery, onions, pickles, and creamy mayonnaise or Greek yogurt. Perfect as a sandwich filling, dip, or spread, this easy recipe is forgiving and customizable to suit your taste preferences.

Ingredients

Tuna Salad Ingredients

  • 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna or 4 (2.6 ounce) single serve pouches, drained
  • 2-3 large hard-boiled eggs, diced
  • 1 medium celery stalk, diced, about 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 small onion, diced, about 1/4 cup
  • 2 small sweet pickles, diced
  • 3/4-1 cup mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, or Greek yogurt, more or less depending on preference
  • Salt & pepper to taste, start with about 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: Add the drained tuna, diced hard-boiled eggs, celery, onions, sweet pickles, and your choice of mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, or Greek yogurt to a medium to large mixing bowl.
  2. Mix Gently: Stir the ingredients together gently until they are fully combined, ensuring an even distribution of flavors without breaking up the ingredients too much.
  3. Serve: Spoon the tuna salad onto bread for sandwiches, spread it on crackers, or use it as a dip for chips. Enjoy immediately or store for later use.

Notes

  • Adjust the amount of mayonnaise or yogurt to your preference for creaminess.
  • If you dislike celery, it can be omitted without affecting the overall dish greatly.
  • This recipe is very forgiving—customize it to suit your taste buds.
  • Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
  • Stir the salad before serving again, adding a little more mayo if it seems dry.