Southern Tuna Salad Recipe

5 from 9 votes

Classic Tuna Salad is a refreshing side dish or sandwich

Prep Time5

Cook Time0

Total Time5

Course: Breakfast, Lunch, Salad, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: sandwiches/salads

Calories: 300kcal

Drain tuna and place in a medium size bowl; squeeze relish or chopped pickles in a paper towel to release the moisture; set aside
1 5-ounce can tuna, 1 tablespoon chopped and drained pickles
Finely dice onion and celery; set aside
1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
Using a fork, flake tuna into small pieces
Add remaining ingredients; combine well
1 tablespoon finely chopped celery, 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion, 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seafood Seasoning, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 large hard boiled egg (optional), 1 tablespoon chopped and drained pickles
Garnish with cheese (optional) and serve as a salad or sandwich
⅓ cup cheddar cheese

When you drain the tuna, you do not have to use a colander; just take the lid off and press it down on the fish, then turn the can over and squeeze any excess water or oil. If you do use a colander, use a fine mesh strainer- not big ones or the tuna will slide through them
Add salt last; some brands are salty enough
Squeeze the pickle relish in a paper towel before you add it. This removes excess liquid and prevents your tuna salad from being watery