Tuna Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Add-ins & To Serve
Method
Prepare Tuna Salad
- 1
Drain and flake tuna
Open the cans of tuna and drain thoroughly. Transfer the tuna to a medium mixing bowl and use a fork to flake it into bite-sized pieces, breaking up large chunks but leaving some texture.
- 2
Mix base
Add the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt (if using), and Dijon mustard to the flaked tuna. Stir gently until combined and the mixture is creamy.
- 3
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- 5
Optional additions
If desired, stir in fresh dill and/or a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes for heat. Mix gently until evenly incorporated.
Serve and Store
- 6
Serve the tuna salad chilled or at room temperature. Spoon onto bread for sandwiches, onto crackers for a snack, or onto a bed of salad greens with sliced cucumber or tomato.
- 7
To store, transfer the tuna salad to an airtight container and refrigerate. It will keep well for 3–4 days. Stir before serving if ingredients have settled.