Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsThe Special RestaurantTuna Salad Recipe

Tuna Salad Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

Served on your choice of White, Wheat or Rye bread.

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Ingredients

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Tuna Salad

Bread Options

Method

Prepare Tuna Salad

  1. 1

    Drain Tuna

    Open the cans of tuna and drain the liquid thoroughly. Place the drained tuna in a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    Add mayonnaise, diced celery, diced red onion, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, diced dill pickles, and chopped hard-boiled eggs to the bowl with tuna.

  3. 3

    Mix Well

    Using a fork or a spoon, mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Assemble Sandwich

  1. 4

    Choose Bread

    Select your choice of bread (White, Wheat, or Rye). You will need 2 slices.

  2. 5

    Spread Tuna Salad

    Spoon a generous amount of the prepared tuna salad onto one slice of bread.

  3. 6

    Top with Second Slice

    Place the second slice of bread on top of the tuna salad to complete the sandwich.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Cut the sandwich in half if desired, and serve immediately. Enjoy your delicious tuna salad sandwich!

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