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5 from 2 votes

Tuna Salad Recipe

This Easy Tuna Salad combines chunky canned tuna with tangy mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, zesty lemon, diced celery and onion, and fresh dill for the perfect party appetizer, snack, or sandwich filler!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 490kcal

Ingredients

  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • ½ lemon - zested and juiced
  • ½ teaspoon salt - plus more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper - plus more to taste
  • 2 (12-ounce) cans chunk tuna in water - drained
  • 1 small red onion - minced
  • 1 rib celery - minced
  • ½ teaspoon fresh dill - minced (optional)

Instructions

  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, relish, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Gently stir in the tuna, onion, celery, and dill then cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Stir well, then serve with crackers, celery, and whatever other dippers you like, and garnish with fresh dill if desired.

Notes

  • Transfer leftovers to an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 1243mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 4mg
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