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Pickled Red Onions & Tuna Salad

Cultural Context

The combination of pickled red onions and tuna salad is a refreshing twist on a classic American dish. Pickling adds a tangy crunch that complements the creamy texture of the tuna. This dish is often enjoyed in lunchboxes or as a quick meal, showcasing the versatility of canned tuna. Today, variations can be found in many culinary traditions, with different pickling spices and additional ingredients.

AmericanUSmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
4 cans tuna
red onion
lemon juice
mayonnaise
relish
1 boiled egg
1 stalk of celery
salt
pepper
garlic powder
parmesan ranch dressing

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned sardines

Canned salmon is a healthier option with omega-3 fatty acids.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

red onions

🥗Healthier: green onions

💰Cheaper: yellow onions

Green onions offer a milder flavor and are often cheaper.

1

Open 4 cans of tuna and place in a mixing bowl.

2

Add lemon juice to the tuna mixture.

3

Add mayonnaise to the bowl.

4

Incorporate some relish into the tuna salad.

5

Add 1 boiled egg, chopped, into the mixture.

6

Chop 1 stalk of celery and add it to the bowl.

7

Sprinkle in salt, pepper, and garlic powder for seasoning.

8

Stir the mixture until well combined and taste for seasoning.

9

If needed, add more salt to taste and stir again.

10

Clean up the workspace and place the tuna salad in the refrigerator to chill.

11

Demonstrate how to make pickled red onions by slicing red onions thinly.

12

Mention that pickled red onions are delicious and can be used in various dishes.

Cooking Techniques

picklingmixingchopping

Equipment Needed

mixing bowlcutting boardkniferefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

dairy-free

Allergens

fisheggs

Also Known As

Tuna Salad with Pickled OnionsTuna Salad

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