Tuna Salad

Name: Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 celery stalks, finely diced; 2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced; 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and black pepper to taste

4 servings10 min prep0 min cookEasy

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Tuna Salad

Story updated September 18, 2026

Tuna salad rose alongside the growing availability of canned tuna in early 20th century United States, offering an inexpensive, shelf-stable protein that could be quickly dressed with mayonnaise. It became a lunch staple, especially for sandwiches, throughout the mid-1900s.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 celery stalks, finely diced
2 tablespoons red onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1Drain the tuna well and flake it into a mixing bowl with a fork.
2Add the celery, red onion, and pickle relish to the bowl.
3Stir in the mayonnaise and lemon juice until the mixture is evenly combined.
4Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting for your preference.
5Serve right away on bread or crackers, or chill first for a firmer texture.

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