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A bowl of fresh tuna salad with celery and mayonnaise.

Tuna Salad

This classic tuna salad comes together in just 5 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans canned tuna drained
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 stalk celery finely diced
  • 2 tbsp red onion tablespoons, finely diced
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/8 tsp black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and flake it into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
  2. Finely dice the celery stalk and red onion, then add them to the bowl with the flaked tuna.
  3. Add the mayonnaise and Dijon mustard to the mixture and stir until all ingredients are well combined.
  4. Season the tuna salad with salt and black pepper to your preference, mixing again to distribute the seasonings evenly.
  5. Serve the tuna salad immediately on bread, crackers, or lettuce wraps, or chill in the refrigerator for later enjoyment.

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of paprika, a squeeze of lemon juice, or some chopped pickles to your tuna salad. This recipe is easily customizable to your taste preferences.