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Tuna Fish Salad

Cultural Context

Tuna salad has its roots in American cuisine, often enjoyed as a quick lunch or picnic dish. It combines canned tuna with various ingredients like mayonnaise and vegetables, reflecting the resourcefulness of home cooks. Today, it’s a staple in delis and homes alike, with numerous variations found across the globe, including Mediterranean and Asian-inspired versions.

AmericanUSmain
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
2 cans canned tuna in oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann's)
4 hard-boiled eggs
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
1/4 cup sweet relish
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
for serving Ritz crackers

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

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon offers similar nutrition and flavor.

dill pickles

🥗Healthier: relish

💰Cheaper: pickled cucumbers

Relish provides sweetness with lower calories.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Avocado adds creaminess; chickpeas add protein.

1

Open the canned tuna in oil and drain it thoroughly.

2

Place the drained tuna in a mixing bowl.

3

Add 8 hard-boiled eggs to the bowl, breaking them into smaller pieces.

4

Chop red onion very finely and add it to the bowl.

5

Add a generous amount of sweet relish to the mixture.

6

Add mayonnaise (Hellmann's) to the bowl, enough to coat the ingredients.

7

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

8

Mix all ingredients together until well combined.

9

Serve the tuna salad on Ritz crackers or as a sandwich on bread, folding the bread over for a fold-over sandwich.

Cooking Techniques

mixingchopping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlcutting boardknifespoon

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fisheggswheat

Also Known As

Tuna SaladTuna Salad Sandwich

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