I have been making this tuna salad since it was uploaded over 4 years ago.

This Easy Tuna Salad recipe is a timeless classic, perfect for a quick and satisfying lunch, snack, or light dinner. Flaked tuna is combined with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Dijon mustard, and a medley of crunchy and flavorful additions like red onion, celery, and pickles, all brightened with a touch of lemon juice. It’s simple to make and endlessly adaptable to your taste.

Ingredients:

Instructions:

1. Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the drained tuna, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, finely chopped red onion, diced celery, chopped pickles, and lemon juice.
2. Gently Mix: Gently stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the tuna salad mushy. You want everything to be evenly distributed.
3. Season to Taste: Season the tuna salad with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences. Give it a taste and adjust the seasoning as needed. You might want to add a little more salt, pepper, or lemon juice depending on your liking.
4. Chill (Optional but Recommended): Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the tuna salad for at least 30 minutes. Chilling allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, resulting in a more cohesive and delicious salad.
5. Final Stir and Serve: Once chilled (or if you’re in a hurry), give the tuna salad a final gentle stir. Serve it in your preferred way:
   • On a bed of fresh lettuce leaves for a light and refreshing meal.
   • Between slices of bread or in a roll for a classic tuna salad sandwich.
   • With your favorite crackers or vegetable sticks for a quick and easy snack.

Enjoy your simple and delicious tuna salad! Feel free to customize it with other ingredients you enjoy, such as chopped hard-boiled eggs, fresh dill, or a dash of hot sauce.