Tuna Salad

Name: Tuna Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 2 stalks celery, finely diced; 2 tbsp finely diced red onion; 1 tbsp sweet pickle relish; 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; bread or crackers, for serving

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Tuna Salad

Story updated September 18, 2026

Tuna salad, mixing canned tuna with mayonnaise, became a popular American dish in the early-to-mid 20th century as canned tuna grew widely available and affordable, offering a convenient protein for sandwiches and salads.

Ingredients

Scale:· 4 servings

2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 stalks celery, finely diced
2 tbsp finely diced red onion
1 tbsp sweet pickle relish
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
bread or crackers, for serving

Instructions

1Flake the drained tuna into a mixing bowl, breaking up any large chunks with a fork.
2Add the mayonnaise, celery, red onion, pickle relish, and lemon juice.
3Stir gently until everything is evenly combined.
4Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5Serve on bread, in a wrap, or with crackers, or chill for later use.

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