Tuna Salad Recipe
Make Tuna Salad Recipe in just 40m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Seasoning Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Open and Drain the Tuna
Open the cans of tuna and drain the liquid completely. Place the drained tuna in a large mixing bowl.
- 2
Mixing
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In the mixing bowl with the tuna, add the mayonnaise, diced celery, chopped red onion, and any optional ingredients like pickles and hard-boiled eggs.
- 4
Add Seasonings
Add the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika to the bowl. Mix everything together until well combined.
Final Touch
- 5
Adjust Seasoning
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding extra salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
- 6
Chill and Serve
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tuna salad for at least 30 minutes to let flavors mingle. Serve on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers.