Tuna Salad - Chicken of the Sea

Tuna Salad - Chicken of the Sea

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Total Time

15 minutes

Yields

4

Directions

  1. Fill a small bowl with cold water, add minced red onion and let soak for 5 minutes. Drain and let dry on paper towels.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, red onion, mustard, parsley and relish.
  3. Stir in the drained tuna and then season to taste with salt, pepper, and fresh lemon juice. Stir to combine well.
  4. Serve in lettuce leaves, on cucumber slices, atop salad greens, or in a wrap or sandwich. Serves four.

Ingredients

  • 2 – 5 oz cans of tuna, drained
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons minced celery
  • 2 Tablespoons minced red onion
  • 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard (or Dijon)
  • 1 teaspoon minced flat-leaf parsley
  • 1–2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice (optional)
  • Minced garlic (optional)