Flake drained tuna in a bowl.
Stir in celery, onion, relish, mayo, lemon juice, garlic.
Season with salt & pepper.
Chill for 30 minutes to blend flavors.
Serve on bread, crackers, or lettuce.
🔄 Variations & Customizations
Light & Creamy with Avocado
Replace mayonnaise with mashed avocado for a fresher, healthier twist. Great with lemon juice, celery, carrots, onion, dill mustard
Delish
+3
Reddit
+3
WBD
+3
WBD
+3
Culinary Hill
+3
Reddit
+3
All the Healthy Things
+2
Real Simple
+2
Easy Healthy Recipes
+2
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Greek‑Inspired Chunky Play
Add chickpeas, cucumber, tomato, olives, feta, olive oil, lemon – hearty and Mediterranean
rachLmansfield
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Mayo‑Free Vinaigrette Style
Mix tuna with capers and a tangy vinaigrette for a light French-style salad
The Real Food Dietitians
+15
Simply Recipes
+15
Real Simple
+15
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Crunch‑Up Trick for Sandwiches
Right before serving, sprinkle crushed salt‑&‑vinegar chips or potato chips on top to prevent sogginess and add texture
Simply Recipes
+11
Simply Recipes
+11
Inspiration Culinaire
+11
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💡 Tips for the Best Tuna Salad
Always drain tuna thoroughly, pressing with the lid for a dryer texture
Muy Bueno
+3
Life is but a Dish
+3
Delish
+3
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Flake the tuna well with a fork for even consistency
rachLmansfield
+15
Life is but a Dish
+15
Allrecipes
+15
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Chill the salad ~30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor melding
Real Simple
+14
Life is but a Dish
+14
rachLmansfield
+14
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🏆 Serving Suggestions
Sandwiches or tuna melts with cheese & grilled bread
Simply Recipes
Use as a protein topping for salad bowls or stuffed into pita or lettuce cups
Serve alongside crackers, raw veggies, or as a dip
🗂 Summary Table
Style Base Add-ins Notes
Classic Mayo Mayo + tuna Celery, onion, relish, lemon Classic deli flavor
Avocado Creamy Mashed avocado Celery, carrots, mustard, dill Lighter & healthier
Greek/Veggie Olive oil vinaigrette Chickpeas, cucumbers, olives, feta Chunky & fresh
Mayo-Free Vinaigrette + tuna Capers Light French style
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