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Tuna Salad Recipe

This Tuna Salad is quick, easy, and packed with flavor! Perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans tuna in water well drained
  • 2 boiled eggs peeled and diced
  • 3 baby dill pickles finely chopped
  • 1 stick celery finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • fine sea salt to taste
  • cracked black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Begin by boiling the eggs. Place them in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, let them cook for about 10-12 minutes. Afterward, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool before peeling and dicing.
  2. Open the cans of tuna and drain them thoroughly. Use a fork to flake the tuna into smaller pieces in a mixing bowl.
  3. Finely chop the baby dill pickles, celery stick, and yellow onion. Make sure the pieces are small enough to blend well with the tuna.
  4. In the mixing bowl with the flaked tuna, add the diced boiled eggs, chopped dill pickles, celery, and onion.
  5. Spoon in the mayonnaise and sour cream. Mix everything gently using a fork until all ingredients are well combined.
  6. Sprinkle fine sea salt and cracked black pepper to your liking. Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  7. For the best flavor, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill your tuna salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld beautifully. Serve it on bread, in a wrap, or over a bed of greens.

Notes

  • Ensure the tuna is well drained to prevent a watery salad.
  • Chilling the salad enhances the flavors; don’t skip this step!
  • Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor, especially the vegetables.