Jul 14 2026
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Tuna Recipe

Inspired by Cantina Locale
Time20m
Serves4

Make Tuna Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Serving Suggestions

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Open the Canned Tuna

    Open the cans of tuna and drain the liquid. Place the drained tuna into a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    Add the mayonnaise, diced celery, finely chopped red onion, and diced dill pickles to the bowl with the tuna. Stir well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.

Seasoning

  1. 3

    Add Seasoning

    Sprinkle salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and dried dill over the tuna mixture. Stir again to evenly distribute the seasonings.

Serving

  1. 4

    Prepare Serving Plates

    On serving plates, place a few lettuce leaves. This will serve as a fresh base for the tuna salad.

  2. 5

    Scoop Tuna Salad

    Scoop a generous amount of the tuna salad onto each lettuce leaf. Optionally, you can also serve the tuna salad on whole grain bread.

  3. 6

    Add Tomato

    Top the tuna salad with slices of fresh tomato for added flavor and garnish.

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