Southern Tuna Salad
A classic and comforting Southern-style tuna salad, this dish combines creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, zesty Dijon mustard, and the subtle sweetness of relish, all balanced with a hard-boiled egg. Perfect for a light lunch or a filling sandwich.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (7-ounce) can white albacore tuna, drained
- 1 large hard-boiled egg, chopped
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 3–4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon chopped chives
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Flake Tuna: In a medium bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork.
- Combine Ingredients: Add chopped egg, celery, sweet relish, salt, pepper, Dijon mustard, and chives. Mix until well combined.
- Add Mayonnaise: Stir in mayonnaise until the desired consistency is reached.
- Serve: Spoon the tuna salad onto individual plates with crackers or vegetables for dipping. Alternatively, assemble sandwiches with toasted bread, lettuce, tomato, and red onion.
Notes
- For extra flavor, try adding a dash of hot sauce or lemon juice.
- This salad can be served on a bed of greens or as a filling for a wrap.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 290kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
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