Here’s a simple and delicious tuna salad recipe for you:
Ingredients
- 2 cans of tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon capers, drained
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
- Optional: Fresh parsley or dill, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna:
- Open the cans of tuna and drain the water or oil.
- Transfer the tuna to a large bowl and use a fork to break it into smaller pieces.
- Mix the Ingredients:
- Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, and capers to the bowl with the tuna.
- Mix well until all the ingredients are evenly combined.
- Season and Taste:
- Add the fresh lemon juice and mix again.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Optional Additions:
- If using, gently fold in the chopped hard-boiled egg and fresh herbs.
- Serve:
- Serve the tuna salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, on crackers, or however you prefer.
Enjoy your tuna salad! If you have any specific preferences or dietary needs, feel free to adjust the ingredients accordingly.