The Best Tuna Salad Sandwich

The Best Tuna Salad Sandwich

The Best Tuna Salad Sandwich recipe is a classic comfort food. It's made with a few pantry staple ingredients like canned tuna, mayonnaise, onion, and celery. This combination of ingredients makes for a tasty, creamy, and crispy sandwich. You can serve this in a sandwich, make a tuna boat using romaine lettuce, on buttery crackers, or pile on avocado halves for a healthy lunch. So if you’re ever tired of the same old ham sandwich, have this recipe handy and it will definitely make lunch interesting again.

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Total Time15

Course: Lunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Tuna Salad, Tuna Salad Sandwich

Servings: People

Calories: 182kcal

Author: George - U Keep Cooking

Equipment

Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

4 (5-oz Cans) Albacore Tuna (drained well)
2 Stalks Celery (finely diced)
4 Tbsp Red Onion (minced)
2/3 Cup Mayo
2 Tbsp Dill Relish
2 Tbsp Lemon Juice
2 Tbsp Parsley freshly chopped
2 Tsp Yellow Mustard
¼ Tsp Dry Dill
¼ Tsp Garlic Powder
Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper (to taste)

Instructions

Prepare the tuna: Open and drain the cans of albacore tuna thoroughly, pressing gently to remove excess liquid. Transfer the tuna to a large mixing bowl and flake it apart with a fork.
Add the veggies: Finely dice 2 stalks of celery and mince 4 tablespoons of red onion. Add them to the bowl with the tuna for a fresh crunch and a bit of flavor.
Mix the creamy base: In the same bowl, stir in 2/3 cup mayo, 2 tablespoons dill relish, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 teaspoons yellow mustard, and 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley. Mix everything together until evenly combined.
Season the salad: Sprinkle in ¼ teaspoon of dry dill, ¼ teaspoon garlic powder, and a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper. Stir well, tasting and adjusting the seasoning if needed.
Chill before serving: For the best flavor, let the tuna salad rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Enjoy: Use the tuna salad to make sandwiches, wraps, or serve over a bed of greens for a light and delicious meal!

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