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Easy Classic Tuna Salad

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Do you have a go-to lunch that never disappoints? This Easy Classic Tuna Salad is it for me!

I have a scoop of this on my salads, lettuce wraps or an open-faced sandwich and it’s never a miss. With this recipe, you always know what it’s going to taste like and for someone like me who always experiments with food, it’s nice to have a classic recipe that I can always count on!

I know a lot of people don’t eat seafood so luckily, this can be subbed with whatever canned protein you’d like!

What’s a classic lunch staple that you have frequently? I’d love to know in the comments below!

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I’m an all-I-need-is-coffee type of girl! As soon as I have a coffee in my hand first thing in the morning, all is good in the world!

Lunch is always a hard meal for me as I always get lazy and push eating for as long as possible and sometimes by the time I check it’s already late in the afternoon!

I usually have canned tuna in the house so this is something that’s super easy for me to whip up last minute.

Do you have tuna salad for lunch? What do you put in yours?! Let me know in the comments below!

HERE IS HOW TO MAKE Easy Classic Tuna Salad:

WHERE CAN I FIND THESE INGREDIENTS?

This is an easy pantry recipe as well! Everything you need is from your local grocery store and kept in the pantry such as mayo, mustard and canned tuna. Aside from that, the only vegetables I put in this is red onion and celery to add a fresh crunch.

WHAT ARE THE INGREDIENTS?

The ingredients used in this Easy Classic Tuna Salad are:

  • Canned Tuna
  • Celery
  • Red Onion
  • Mayo
  • Mustard
  • Garlic Powder
  • Onion Powder
  • Lemon
  • Salt
  • Pepper

WHAT EQUIPMENT DO I NEED?

This recipe doesn’t require anything special which is nice! You’ll just need a bowl to combine everything together and a can opener for the tuna. Other than that, you don’t need to cook anything and you can easily store this in an airtight container and leave in the fridge.

CAN I SUB ANYTHING OUT?

You sure can! I’m always big on subbing ingredients out. You can use anything canned protein such as chicken, salmon, crab and if you want to make this vegetarian you can do beans or peas. If you want to make this healthier, you can do greek yogurt or sour cream but it definitely will change the flavour!

I’ve added garlic mayo, chipotle mayo, and bacon mayo to this and each tasted great but again not everyone likes mayo and also mayo is decadent and rich!

If you want to make this recipe vegan, you can substitute the mayo for vegan mayo or cream cheese. Onion and celery are pretty standard for tuna salad but of course, you can add whatever you desire for a crunch like cucumbers, bell peppers or tomato!

WHAT DOES IT TASTE LIKE?

The two prominent flavours are tuna and mayo so that’s exactly what you’d expect. The mustard and lemon give it a good kick. The onion and celery give it a crunchy bite. This is the perfect creamy and savoury lunch!

HOW LONG DOES IT KEEP FOR?

This Easy Classic Tuna Salad SHOULD be eaten immediately but if you’re like me and like to portion meals accordingly, I suggest just splitting it and having it for lunch the next day. If you keep it for longer, it tends to get a little watery.

WHAT GOES IN THIS CLASSIC TUNA SALAD?

  • A scoop on top of your favorite salad
  • Lettuce boats/wraps
  • Sandwich Filling
  • Tortilla Chips
  • Stuffed in a vegetable like cucumber or bell pepper

ANY OTHER NOTES?

No notes for this one! A classic tuna salad that it beloved and enjoyed time and time again!

Easy Classic Tuna Salad

This Easy Classic Tuna Salad isthe go-to lunch that never disappoints. This lunch classic is a mix of creamy and tangy with added crunch from the fresh vegetables.
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Prep Time 12 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Course Salad
Servings 2 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Canned Tuna Drained
  • 1 Celery Stick Diced
  • 1/4 Cup Red Onions Diced
  • 3 Tbsp Mayo
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp Yellow Mustard
  • 1 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 Tsp Pepper
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Fresh Lemon Juice

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sized bowl, add in your tuna, celery, red onions, mayo, mustard, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, salt and lemon juice.
  • Stir all the ingredients together until everything is well combined. OPTIONAL: Chill in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy!
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I am now ready for lunch! I’ve got some in the fridge waiting for me to devour tomorrow and I can’t wait.

I have eaten this countless times for lunch and honestly sometimes for a lazy dinner when I can’t get myself to make a full meal! I’ve had this in a bun for dinner with a side of fresh fries and it is the best!

Let me know if this recipe is something you’d enjoy too!

Xo,

Lynn

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Comments

  1. Sounds yummy! I always have a tuna sandwich as my go-to meal when I have nothing to eat. There’s way too many cans of tuna in my cabinets right now, so I’m glad I saw this post. Thanks for sharing!

    Alexis

  2. This looks fantastic! I absolutely love tuna salad and tuna in general. This is like the best looking recipe for a tuna salad that I have seen for a while. I saw recently someone put avocado on their tuna sandwich and I think your recipe with avocado and perhaps and hard boiled egg could possibly be the most delicious sandwich on Earth. Haha. At least to me! I am trying this asap. Love your recipes! Not to mention your food photography is fab. Another great one Lynn!

  4. Oo this looks great! I love having simple salad ideas for the summer especially on days when I it’s really hot and I don’t want to cook. I’ll definitely give this a try x

  5. I love canned tuna, is so versatile and could have it all day long! I was actually looking for some fresh easy recipes for dinner as the heatwave makes cooking a no no! This sounds delicious and have to give this a try for sure! Xx

  6. I think I am going to give this a go this evening – I had planned to make baked potato with Tuna so this should jazz up the tuna a bit. Thanks for sharing X

  8. This looks lovely. I love doing tuna with various things because it’s SO easy but so delicious. I love a tuna pasta salad – that really fills me up!

  11. For me, one of the most important parts of a good tuna salad is the seasoning choice! I love to use Adobo in addition to red onion or scallions to add some extra flavor and crunch. This recipe looks delicious – the photos are making me hungry, haha!

    xoxo,
    Sydney

  12. I always get lazy with lunch too and love making mock tuna salad sandwiches with chickpeas! In fact that’s what I’m having for lunch today. I have never thought of serving with tortilla chips or on top of a salad though. I am definitely trying that!! Thanks for sharing! You always have the best ideas!

  15. I haven’t tried Tuna before. The smell always puts me off. This sounds yummy though. Thank you for sharing.

    Lauren

  18. I love tuna and my mom love salad! This is would be great combination this weekend. Thanks for sharing the recipe Lynn x

  19. This would definitely be a good lunch for me. I usually have tuna & mayo with a baked potato and a bit of salad, this would be a nice change.

  20. OMG i love tuna, who knew I needed this recipe in my life. The prep time is the most appealing part. I’m all about the quick lunches. Thanks for sharing!

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