What do you put in your tuna salad?
By wiccania
@wiccania (3360)
United States
August 9, 2007 1:48pm CST
Everyone has a different recipe it seems. What's your favorite?
Depending on my mood, I tend to make 1 of 2 "recipes."
The first one is how my mom made it (to make a little tuna feed a family of 5 for dinner + a lunch or two).
1 large can of tuna (drained)
3 hardboiled eggs (chopped)
mayo
mustard
salt and pepper
You basically combine everything. My mom usually did about 4 heaping tablespoons of mayo and 1 tablespoon of mustard with a dash (or two) of salt and pepper.
When I'm in the mood for something a little tangier and a little crunchier, I make this one:
1 small can of tuna (drained)
2 baby dill pickles (diced)
1 stalk of celery (diced)
1 tablespoon spicy mustard
1/2 tablespoon mayo
salt & pepper
minced garlic optional
Everything gets mixed and served on toast or by itself. I don't recommend eating this if you've got a date that night, LOL.
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@mrrtomatoe (800)
• Canada
10 Aug 07
My aunt uses this recipe. It makes 1 serving.
1 1/2 tsp classic Cesar Salad dressing
1/2 can of tuna
2 baby carrots, chopped
2 lettuce leaves
3 olives
1/2 tomato
1/2 tsp each garlic powder
1/2 tsp basil leaves
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 tsp salt
In a small bowl, combine tuna, chopped carrot, olives, and tomato. Chop the lettuce leaves and add. Sprinkle with remaining spices, salad dressing, then mix thoroughly.
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@3lilangels (4639)
• United States
9 Aug 07
i make a tuna broccoli salad.i make about 2 pounds of prepared macaroni,about 6 or 7 ounces of drained tuna,about 10 ounces of frozen broccoli cuts,1 enevelop of italin dressing.combined everything and refrig for 1 hour or so.
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@Ravenladyj (22902)
• United States
10 Aug 07
I usually just put in tuna (drained), mayo, vinager (just a capful), celery and sometimes onions oh and pepper/garlic and occasionally cilantro or dill...I never thought to put eggs in it..I'll have to try that
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@ozzydee70 (465)
• Germany
10 Aug 07
i just made tuna salad yesterday, i put chopped onions, apple and pineapple with it and a bit of mayo and salt of pepper. its really taste good! never try the one with hardboiled eggs, i'll try that next time! thanx for the recipe
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@caver1 (1762)
• United States
11 Aug 07
tuna
1 or 2 hard cooked eggs, chopped
1 or 2 Tbls. sweet pickle relish
enough mayo or salad dressing to moisten
That is the quickest, but if you want to be healthier add chopped celery, shredded carrots, chopped onion or bell pepper.
@pendragon (3349)
• United States
9 Aug 07
Tuna, pickles and mayo. just simple and not too spicy.Your recipes look good though.
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@kittensmommy (386)
• United States
10 Aug 07
I don't use mayo at all
I add 1 can of tuna,minced 1 clove of garlic,cilantro,scallions , one lime juiced,olive oil , salt and pepper .I enjoy it with toasted sliced bread and french fries ..yummo
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@sherrir101 (3670)
• Malinta, Ohio
9 Aug 07
I love tuna salad. I put in can of tuna, mayo, dill pickles, onion, and celery. I love tuna salad with a crunch. If I am using sweet pickles or relish I use Miracle Whip to make the tuna salad with. I like it either way.
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@sunshine4 (8703)
• United States
9 Aug 07
I can't stand tuna! It grosses me out to think about it. I do love chicken salad. I use a can of chicken, onions, pickles, a little lemon juice and mayo, salt and pepper.
@Rickrocks8 (1751)
• United States
9 Aug 07
I love tuna salad. I put in can of tuna, mayo,plain yogurt dill pickles, onion, shredded lettus, cottage chese and celery. + - ! Its qwesome with chips! Yumo!
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@irishmist (3814)
• United States
10 Aug 07
I always make my tuna salad with onion & green pepper with some mayo. Then i like to put some lettuce on the wheat bread. I prefer wheat over white. sometimes iI toast the bread, and put a little butter on it.
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@amber_rhys (100)
• Philippines
10 Aug 07
oh where the same ingredients except the pickles i dont put it... i put more tuna and mayonaise...
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@jatamogue (367)
• Philippines
10 Aug 07
I usually just put tuna soaked in brine, mayonaise, chopped diced red onions, salt and sugar. The sugar is optional.
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@neenasatine (2841)
• Philippines
22 Dec 07
HERE ARE my favorite recipes of tuna salad...
Quick Tuna Salad
SUBMITTED BY: HJT
"This tuna salad is great when you are in a hurry; very quick and easy to make. It tastes great every time!
INGREDIENTS
* 1 (7 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
* 1/4 cup creamy salad dressing (such as Miracle Whip™)
* 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, or to taste
DIRECTIONS
1. Mash tuna together with salad dressing and relish in a small bowl with a fork. Serve.
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Pesto Tuna Salad with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
SUBMITTED BY: DC Girly Girl
"I was bored and hungry, and wondering what I was going to do with some left-over pesto and some pesky sun-dried tomatoes that I wanted to get out of the fridge. I'm also a low-carber, so pasta was out of the question. It may seem kind of a weird combination, but the sun-dried tomatoes gave the tuna salad a nice sweetness and added an interesting texture."
INGREDIENTS
* 1 (6 ounce) can canned tuna
* 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto sauce
* 6 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and diced
* 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
* 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. In a bowl, mix the tuna, pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, mayonnaise, and Parmesan cheese. Cover, and refrigerate until ready to serve.