Easy 10-Minute Tuna Salad
Total Time
10 minutes
Prep Time
10 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
(6)
Ingredients
2 servings
- 5-ounce can of Tuna ( albacore is nice), drained
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion or scallions
- 1/4 cup chopped herbs- dill, tarragon, cilantro, parsley, or basil, etc.
- 1 tablespoon capers (or sub 2 tablespoons finely diced pickle)
- 1 tablespoon caper juice (or pickle juice)
- 3-4 tablespoons mayo, veganaise, or sub olive oil
- 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- salt, pepper and optional cayenne to taste
- Optional Additions: chopped celery, cucumber, radish, jalapeno, lemon or lime zest
How would you rate this recipe?
Preparation
Step 1
Place the drained tuna in a medium bowl and shred it apart with a fork. Add the onion, herbs, capers, caper juice, and give a good mix. Add any optional additions listed above (not more than 1/2 cup).
Step 2
Stir in the mayo, starting light, adding more to desired creaminess.
Step 3
Add mustard.
Step 4
Add salt and pepper to taste. Add a pinch of cayenne if you like.
Step 5
Serve over dressed salad greens, rice crisp, rye crisp, in a warm pita, or tortilla, over sourdough toast, or in an avocado.
Step 6
Garnish with microgreens, herbs, or avocado. Or make a tuna melt- see recipe post above!
Step 7
Save recipe for the next time?
