This tuna salad is the perfect combo of spice, sweetness from relish, and brightness from the lemon. Packed with protein, crunchy celery, and onion for texture, it’s great on a salad, as a snack, or even in a classic tuna melt. Simple, flavorful, and versatile!
Tuna Salad
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 3–4 servings 1x
- Category: meal prep
Description
This tuna salad is the perfect combo of spice, sweetness from relish, and brightness from the lemon. Packed with protein, crunchy celery, and onion for texture, it’s great on a salad, as a snack, or even in a classic tuna melt. Simple, flavorful, and versatile!
Ingredients
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- 3 cans tuna (I used albacore)
- 1/3 cup mayo (I used avocado mayo)
- 1/4 cup minced white onion (about 1/2 small white onion)
- 1/4 cup minced celery (peel outer skin, about 1 large stalk)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (about 1/2 medium-sized lemon)
- 2 tbsp sweet relish
- 2 tsp white vinegar
- 4 dashes hot sauce (I used Crystal hot sauce)
- 1 tsp salt (I used Diamond kosher salt)
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Start by chopping the celery and onion. Set them aside.
- Open the tuna cans and drain the water. Transfer the tuna to a medium-sized bowl and use a spoon to break it down into small pieces.
- Add the remaining ingredients and mix everything together until well combined.
- Enjoy as is, on top of a salad, or in a delicious tuna melt!
Notes
- One of my favorite Albacore tuna brands is Wild Planet.
- This tuna salad keeps well in the fridge for a few days, making it a great option to prep in advance for a quick, protein-packed meal whenever you need it.
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