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Tuna salad sandwich on a wooden cutting board.

Tuna Salad Recipe (Classic, Creamy & Ready in 10 Minutes)

This easy tuna salad recipe is creamy, fresh, and perfect for quick lunches or meal prep. A simple homemade favorite ready in minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Calories 843

Ingredients

  • 270 g Canned Tuna
  • 6 tbsp / 84 g Mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp / 15 g Mustard
  • ¼ cup Cucumber Finely Diced
  • 2 tbsp Onion Diced
  • ¼ tsp / 1.5 g Salt
  • ¼ tsp / 0.5 g Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp / 30 ml Lemon Juice
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander

Instructions

  • Drain and Prepare the Tuna
  • Drain the water from the tuna in water by straining it through a fine-mesh sieve and pressing it down with a spoon.
  • Add the Vegetables, Mayo, and Seasonings
  • Add your drained canned tuna to a bowl, and add the veggies, seasonings, and mayo, like mustard, diced cucumber, diced onion, salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and chopped coriander.
  • Mix Until Well Combined
  • After adding all of the ingredients, give everything a good mix.
  • Adjust Seasoning and Chill
  • This step is optional, but if you are a beginner, you should give the salad a taste test and adjust the seasoning.
  • Now, chill the salad in the refrigerator before serving.