American · Lunch

Tuna Salad

Tinned tuna with celery, red onion and mayonnaise. Ten minutes, and the celery is not optional.

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Tuna Salad — American lunch recipe, served and ready to eat

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Method

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  1. Open the tins and press the lid down hard to drain every drop of liquid.

  2. Tip the tuna into a bowl and flake it with a fork, leaving some larger pieces.

  3. Add the celery, red onion, dill, parsley and capers.

  4. Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper separately.

  5. Fold the dressing through the tuna.

  6. Taste and correct the lemon and salt.

  7. Rest 10 minutes before serving so the onion softens slightly.

Chef’s Tips

  • Press the tin lid down hard. Every drop matters.
  • Leave some flakes large.
  • Capers do the same job as pickle, with more edge.

Pairing Suggestions

  • Sourdough toast
  • Little gem lettuce
  • Sliced tomato

Storage & Reheating

Keeps 2 days refrigerated. Do not freeze.

Common questions

How long does Tuna Salad take to make?

About 10 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and of cooking. The recipe serves 4.

What are the key tips for making Tuna Salad?

Press the tin lid down hard. Every drop matters. Leave some flakes large. Capers do the same job as pickle, with more edge.

What should I serve with Tuna Salad?

Sourdough toast; Little gem lettuce; Sliced tomato.

Can Tuna Salad be made ahead or frozen?

Keeps 2 days refrigerated. Do not freeze.

Is Tuna Salad suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Tuna Salad?

About 285 kcal per serving, with 30 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate and 17 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

285Calories
30gProtein
4gCarbs
17gFat
1gFibre
2gSugar
780mgSodium

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