Jul 14 2026
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Tuna Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves4

Tuna salad, tomato, lettuce & mayo

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Ingredients

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Salad Base

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Drain the Tuna

    Open the cans of tuna and drain the liquid completely. Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces in a large mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Chop the Vegetables

    Dice the tomatoes into small pieces and wash the lettuce thoroughly. Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces.

  3. 3

    Mix the Salad

    In the bowl with the tuna, add the chopped tomatoes and lettuce. Spoon in the mayonnaise and mix well until all ingredients are combined.

Seasoning

  1. 4

    Add Seasoning

    Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the tuna salad mixture. Add lemon juice for a fresh zing. Stir everything gently to combine.

Serving

  1. 5

    Serve the Salad

    Scoop the tuna salad onto plates or into bowls. Optionally, serve with additional lettuce leaves on the side for added crunch.

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