Description
This classic Best Tuna Salad Recipe is a quick and flavorful meal perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or as a dip. Combining tuna, hard-boiled eggs, celery, onion, pickles, and creamy mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, it creates a deliciously balanced dish that’s easy to prepare and versatile for lunch or snacks.
Ingredients
Scale
Seafood & Protein
- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna or 4 (2.6 ounce) single serve pouches, drained
- 2-3 large hard-boiled eggs, diced
Vegetables & Add-ins
- 1 medium celery stalk, diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 1/2 small onion, diced (about 1/4 cup)
- 2 small sweet pickles, diced
Sauces & Seasonings
- 3/4 to 1 cup mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, or Greek yogurt (adjust to preference)
- Salt & pepper to taste (start with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Add all tuna salad ingredients into a medium to large mixing bowl. Gently stir together with a spoon or spatula until all ingredients are fully combined and evenly mixed, ensuring the tuna breaks apart and coats the other components well.
- Serve: Spoon the prepared tuna salad onto your choice of bread for sandwiches, spread it on crackers, or use as a dip for chips. Enjoy immediately or chill for later use.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to your desired creaminess and flavor.
- Use Miracle Whip if you prefer a tangier taste in your tuna salad.
- For a healthier option, substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Add chopped fresh herbs like dill or parsley for extra freshness.
- Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 2-3 days.
