The Best Tuna Salad

Why I love Tuna Salad

Tuna salad is one of my favorite quick meals to make. It’s perfect for lunches, snacks, or even dinner for the family! There are so many different ways to use this recipe which you can read about in 5 Different Ways to Tuna. Not only is this recipe quick and budget friendly, but it is also a great source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals making this a great healthy option for you and your family!

What’s needed for tuna salad?

The ingredients for tuna salad are relatively simple and you might already have most of these ingredients at home! *This ingredients list is for 1 serving of tuna salad.

• 1 5 oz can of Chunky Light Tuna
• 1 tbsp mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp diced onion
• 1 tbsp diced red bell pepper
• 1 tbsp dill relish
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
• 1/2 tsp salt

For the chunky light tuna, I prefer the Starkist Chunky Light, but you’re welcome to use whatever tuna you like!

How to prepare this tuna salad?

1. Prepare your ingredients – Dice your bell pepper and your onion into small pieces. I prefer to chop mine until they are almost minced.
2. Drain tuna – Drain the water or oil out of your canned tuna and place drained tuna into a mixing bowl.
3. Add Ingredients – To the same bowl with the tuna, add in your onion, bell pepper, dill relish, mayonnaise, mustard, crushed red pepper, salt and pepper.
4. Mix – Mix all of your ingredients together until completely incorporated and serve!
5. Enjoy!

The Best Tuna Salad

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Prep Time 2 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 7 minutes mins

Servings: 1

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 5 oz Can Chunky Light Tuna
• 1 tbsp Mayonnaise
• 1 tbsp Yellow Mustard
• 1 tbsp Dill Relish
• 1 tbsp Diced Onion
• 1 tbsp Diced Red Bell Pepper
• 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Crushed Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Salt

Method

 

1. Dice bell pepper and onion
2. Drain canned tuna and add to mixing bowl
3. Add your diced pepper and onion, sauces, and spices into the mixing bowl with the drained tuna
4. Mix ingredients together until completely incorporated and enjoy!

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