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A bowl of fresh tuna salad prepared with crisp ingredients

Quick Tuna Salad

This incredibly easy tuna salad recipe comes together in just 15 minutes, perfect for a fast and satisfying meal or snack. It's packed with flavor and customizable to your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Tuna Salad Ingredients
  • 2 cans canned tuna in water or oil, drained
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 celery stalks finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Can opener
  • Chopping board
  • Knife
  • Spatula or spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer it to a medium-sized mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna apart.
  2. Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, diced red onion, and Dijon mustard to the bowl with the flaked tuna.
  3. Mix all the ingredients together until they are well combined and the salad reaches your desired consistency.
  4. Season the tuna salad with salt and black pepper, adjusting the amounts to your personal preference. Taste and add more seasoning if needed.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a squeeze of fresh lemon juice or some chopped fresh dill.