Ingredients
4 cans (5-ounce each) tuna, drained
1 cup mayonnaise or less to taste
1/3 cup finely chopped celery (about 1 rib)
2 tablespoons minced onion (about 2 small slices)
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
1- Drain the canned tuna thoroughly to remove excess water and place it in a medium mixing bowl.
2- Add mayonnaise (or a substitute) and lemon juice; mix gently until everything is well combined.
3- Fold in the finely chopped celery, minced onion, sweet pickle relish, and minced garlic for even texture and flavor.
4- Season with salt and black pepper to taste, aiming for about 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper as a starting point.
5- Stir the mixture thoroughly, then serve immediately or cover and chill in the refrigerator to let the flavors blend.
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🐟 Tuna packed in water with a dolphin-safe label is preferred; use less mayonnaise if using oil-packed tuna.
🥒 Sweet pickle relish can be substituted with dill relish or minced dill pickles.
🍏 Add diced green apple, chopped hard-boiled eggs, or peas for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Chilling Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free, High-Protein
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 516 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg