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Tuna Salad

Cultural Context

Tuna salad is a popular dish in American cuisine, often served as a sandwich filling or on a bed of greens. It is a convenient meal option, especially for lunch, and can be easily customized with various ingredients. The dish has roots in the early 20th century when canned tuna became widely available, making it a staple in many households.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
2 cans canned tuna
1 cup diced English cucumber
2 tablespoons diced jalapenos
1 cup grated carrots
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1/2 cup diced red onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped Italian parsley
1/2 cup sliced olives
2 tablespoons capers
1 cup white beans
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup diced tomato
2 hard boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 cup Dill relish
1/2 teaspoon lemon pepper
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 slices crusty bread

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and higher in protein.

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: fresh tuna

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Fresh tuna is leaner, while sardines are often less expensive.

1

Drain the canned tuna and press it out to remove excess liquid.

2

Chop an English cucumber and add it to the bowl with tuna.

3

Add 2 jalapenos, 1/4 cup of chopped carrots, and some green onion to the bowl.

4

Add a little cilantro (optional).

5

Mix in mayonnaise and Greek yogurt for creaminess.

6

Add fresh lime juice and soy sauce.

7

Mix all ingredients until well combined, breaking up the tuna finely.

8

Serve in an avocado or on crusty bread with everything bagel seasoning.

9

For the Mediterranean style, add red onion, celery, Italian parsley, olives, capers, and white beans to the bowl.

10

Dress with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

11

Add chopped tomato and mix everything together.

12

Serve on crusty bread.

13

For the classic tuna salad, chop celery and onion, and add to the bowl with drained tuna.

14

Add Dill relish, 1 hard boiled egg, lemon pepper, and Dijon mustard to the mixture.

15

Mix until well combined and serve on toasted bread.

Cooking Techniques

mixing

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishegg

Also Known As

Tuna Salad SandwichTuna Salad Bowl

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