Name: Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 can solid white albacore tuna (5 oz each) (drained well); ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 celery rib (finely diced); 2 tablespoon red onion (minced); 2 tablespoon dill pickles (finely chopped, or relish); 1 tablespoon fresh dill (chopped); ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Drain the tuna
Drain the tuna:
Drain 3 cans tuna very well, pressing out the liquid, then flake it into a medium bowl with a fork.
Mix
Mix:
Add ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon Dijon, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 diced celery rib, 2 tablespoons red onion, 2 tablespoons chopped pickles, 1 tablespoon dill, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper and stir until combined.
Serve
Serve:
Taste the tuna salad, adjust the lemon and salt, and serve on bread, in lettuce cups, or stuffed into an avocado.

Tips

Drain the tuna thoroughly so the salad isn't watery. Solid white albacore gives the meatiest texture, while chunk light tuna is milder and more budget-friendly. For a tuna melt, pile the tuna salad on bread, top with cheddar, and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.