Description
Creamy Southern Tuna Salad delivers a nostalgic coastal charm with its zesty blend of fresh ingredients. Crisp celery, tangy mayo, and perfectly seasoned tuna create a delightful lunch companion that will transport you to a Southern kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 (7-ounces/200 grams) can white albacore tuna, drained
- 1 large hard-boiled egg, chopped
Vegetables and Herbs:
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped chives
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 34 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Gently separate the tuna into delicate, bite-sized fragments using a fork in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Incorporate finely diced hard-boiled egg, crisp celery pieces, tangy sweet relish, aromatic chives, zesty Dijon mustard, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper into the tuna mixture.
- Carefully fold creamy mayonnaise into the blend, adjusting the quantity to achieve a smooth, cohesive consistency that binds the ingredients harmoniously.
- For a classic presentation, nestle the tuna salad atop a bed of fresh lettuce or spread generously between toasted artisan bread slices.
- Enhance the dish with optional garnishes like thin-sliced red onion, juicy tomato rounds, or serve alongside crunchy crackers for a delightful textural contrast.
Notes
- Boost flavor by using high-quality tuna packed in olive oil for a richer taste profile.
- Finely dice celery for a consistent texture and even distribution throughout the salad.
- Customize protein content by adding extra chopped hard-boiled eggs for more substance.
- Reduce calories by substituting Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise without compromising creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Southern (American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg