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tuna salad sandwich cut in half and stacked on top of each other
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Tuna Salad Recipe

Of all the tuna salad recipes I've tried over the years, this version is my favorite! Classic ingredients served on toast or a fresh bed of lettuce - this tuna salad recipe is simple to make and tastes amazing!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: 30 minutes or less, salad, sandwich, seafood, vegetable
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Calories: 173kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Drain the can of tuna, then add it to a small bowl.
    mixing tuna salad in a white bowl next to toast
  • Stir in the mayonnaise, relish, onion, and celery. Mix well.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, if desired.
  • Serve on toast or on a bed of lettuce, and enjoy!
    sliced bread topped with lettuce and tuna salad
  • Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Notes

This recipe makes about 2 cups of tuna salad, enough for 3-4 sandwiches (1/2 cup per sandwich).
The calories calculated for this recipe do not include the calories for the bread if you make a sandwich with this tuna salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwich | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 73IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg