Classic Tuna Salad

Name: Classic Tuna Salad
Ingredients: 2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 stalk celery, minced (about 1/4 cup); 2 tablespoons red onions, minced; 2 tablespoons dill pickles or 2 tablespoons sweet gherkins, minced; 1/2 clove garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/8 tsp.); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 (6 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 stalk celery, minced (about 1/4 cup)
2 tablespoons red onions, minced
2 tablespoons dill pickles or 2 tablespoons sweet gherkins, minced
1/2 clove garlic, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/8 tsp.)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Directions

1

Place the tuna in a colander and drain well.
2

Shred the tuna with your fingers, breaking up any clumps until it has a fine and even texture.
3

Put the tuna in a medium bowl and mix in the lemon juice, celery, onion, pickles, garlic, salt, pepper, and parsley until well blended.
4

Fold in the mayonnaise and Dijon until mixture is evenly moistened.
5

Salad can be kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.