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Close-up of a classic tuna salad with chunks of canned tuna, finely chopped celery and red onion in a creamy mayonnaise dressing, served on fresh green lettuce in a rustic bowl.

Classic Tuna Salad


  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Description

A creamy tuna salad with crunchy celery and red onion, dressed in a tangy mayonnaise-based sauce with lemon juice and Dijon mustard. Served on a bed of leafy lettuce.


Ingredients

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1 can canned tuna (drained)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup celery (finely chopped)
1/4 cup red onion (finely chopped)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

In a medium bowl, combine the drained canned tuna, mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, and finely chopped red onion.
Add lemon juice and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
Season with salt and black pepper.
Mix everything gently until well combined, maintaining visible chunks of tuna and vegetable pieces.
Serve the salad in a shallow bowl or arrange on a bed of leafy lettuce.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes