Tuna Salad

Tuna Salad RECIPE

3.8 of 5 (32)
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Nutritional Info
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 292.0
  • Total Fat: 12.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 144.0 mg
  • Sodium: 870.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 18.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.2 g
  • Protein: 26.3 g

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Introduction

Try our version of this protein packed favorite. Try our version of this protein packed favorite.

Ingredients

    • 1 can (12 oz.) tuna packed in water, drained and flaked
    • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
    • 1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
    • 2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
    • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
    • 3 tablespoons chopped sweet pickle or pickle relish
    • 3/4 cups Miracle Whip (more or less to taste)

Directions

1. Mix together the first 7 ingredients.



2. Gradually add the mayonnaise until salad has the amount of moisture for your taste. Taste for flavor. Add more relish, lemon juice or other ingredients as desired.



3. Serve as is or in sandwiches.



Makes 4 servings.



Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    IT'S A GOOD RECIPE. YOU CAN ALWAYS TWEAK TO YOUR TASTE. I'LL MAKE IT AGAIN - 11/7/09


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    5 of 10 people found this review helpful
    Way too much mayo!!! - 11/7/09


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    Incredible!
    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I viewed the full nutritional breakdown of this recipe and it had 3 Tblsp Mayonnaise not 3/4 cup so I think that sounds more doable. I definately will try this as tuna is of my favorites. Also, the nutritional value really is great. - 11/9/09


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    4 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I make a similar salad but skip the eggs and relish, add shredded carrots, diced cherry tomatoes, and dill weed. I prefer kraft light mayo - 11/7/09


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    sounds yummy.....I like to eat my tuna sandwiches rolled into lettuce leaves as though they were pieces of bread. Try it you may like it. - 11/8/09


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I've always made my tuna this way. Really good stuff. - 11/7/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Very yummy! I think this amount could make 5 to 6 sandwiches. - 4/16/07


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    FYI: The full nutritional information is per serving, and there are 4 servings, so that would be 12 tbls of mayo, which is 3/4 cup. - 5/3/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    You sure its not meant to say 3-4 tsps of mayo? the relish and veggies will make up for any dryness. I agree with lots of readers - WAY TOO MUCH MAYO! - 11/9/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    similar to my tuna salad, much less mayo, use lite, use dijon mustard to taste and green onions also use packed tuna. Omit the eggs. One of my favorite sandwichs. - 11/8/09


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Mine is similar, but I skip the mayo altogether & use fat-free sour cream + a bit of mustard, which makes it very flavorful, along with some dill weed (fresh or dried). I would use chives instead of onions, for a better balance of flavors. - 11/7/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very nice. M MGood. - 11/7/09


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    O.K.
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I make mine with tuna packed in water, drained, choppped celery, lite mayo, and brown mustard on ezekiel toasted bread. - 11/7/09


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    Good
    Tasty recipe. - 4/23/19


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    Very Good
    Added a bit more seasonings and a sprinkle of sugar but it was pretty good! I suggest adding less mayo if you don't like a really creamy consistency. It was a bit too much for my taste. - 1/6/17


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    Incredible!
    delish - 3/30/15


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    Bad
    Sorry, I didn't like the looks of it! - 11/5/13


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    3/4 cups Miracle Whip (more or less to taste)

    Some people like more mayo...some less....I prefer more...great recipe, taste great, added a little bit more spices (Mr's. Dash).
    - 5/17/12


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    Very Good
    I make a similar version - no peppers or eggs - but use only 3T Best Foods light mayo, just enough to get it to stick together. DELISH with bread, veggies, whatever! - 1/8/12


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    Bad
    very tasty - 11/3/11


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    I use olive oil instead and with the lemon juice it is supurb! - 9/4/11


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    Never thought to add green pepper or lemon juice. Cant wait to try it - 5/22/11


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    Very Good
    Delicious! I added jalapeno and cayenne. Didn't use all that mayo; just until I thought it looked moist enough! - 4/17/11


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    Very Good
    yummy..I like this recipe. clear, concise....and easy to follow. every time I make tuna salad, it is different and tonight, we are adding olives to it as well. actually, we are putting the extra options in a separate bowl so each one can just add what they want to it. - 7/20/10


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    Adding this to my menu for next weeks lunch! - 4/20/10


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    It was good! Its nice to have it all there on the page! - 3/10/10


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    Very Good
    This was very tasty even though it is a small portion. Good to put on whole wheat crackers.
    - 3/5/10


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    Sound like I need to go in the kitchen and start making it now!!!!! - 2/15/10


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    Good
    this was good; my recipie is similar but I ususally use less mayo. the lemon juice added a nice "twang" to the tuna! :) - 11/27/09


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    It's delicious on English muffins or Kaiser rolls and put under the broiler just until the filling is bubbly. - 11/9/09


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    Is the 3/4 c. Miracle Whip a typo? - 11/9/09


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    O.K.
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
    3/4 of mayo???? Are you sure this is healthy? Just for one can of tuna. Couldn't you suggest half fat mayo! Anyway sounds tasty, but I will try with fat reduced mayo, and may be 2 or 3 tbsp of it. - 11/8/09


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    Very Good
    was very good , did use less mayo , - 11/7/09


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    I make it similar -- not as much mayo add chopped tomatoes - 11/7/09


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    Very Good
    I love tuna this was great with alot less mayo - 11/7/09


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    Bad
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Yuk! I do not like sweet relish in my tuna salad. Much prefer dill relish. I agree there is way too much mayo. - 11/7/09


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    I add sprouts to my tuna salad for more protein and use plain yogurt instead of mayo - 11/7/09


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    Sounds Good i will try this tomorrow - 11/7/09


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    Looks similar to my own, only I've moved away from mayo altogether substituting plain yogurt instead. - 11/7/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    to much mayo - 11/7/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    If you want to make it even leaner, use the fat free version of miracle whip or mayo. - 11/7/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I love tuna salad. Not sure about adding the onions, or pepers but know my son would love it if I do. Make it all the time but without those veggies. Never tried the lemon juice. - 11/7/09


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    sounds good! - 11/7/09


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    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    will try this today! - 11/7/09


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    Incredible!
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I have always loved tuna salad and will definitely try this. A lower fat and calorie mayo can always be used. The eggs are an excellent source of protein which should keep us FULL FEELING longer. - 11/7/09


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Sounds great, except I like Hellman's - 11/7/09


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    0 of 4 people found this review helpful
    I Love tuna!! I can eat it straight from the can or any way imaginable! I usually dont add this much extra stuff to it, but I will give it a try next time... sounds wonderful!! - 11/7/09


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    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    always can use this recipe, trying it for lunch today - 11/7/09


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    Very Good
    0 of 3 people found this review helpful
    This is how I make mine, except for the lemon juice. Will have to try that. Yummy. - 11/7/09