Caterer's Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime game with this flavorful Caterer's Tuna Salad, a crowd-pleasing classic that’s as simple as it is satisfying. Made with tender, flaky tuna, crisp diced celery, and tangy red onion, this salad is tossed in a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, zesty Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, and fresh lemon juice for the perfect balance of savory and tangy flavors. A sprinkle of chopped parsley adds a pop of freshness, while a touch of salt and pepper brings it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile tuna salad can be served chilled as a sandwich filling, wrapped in a tortilla, or spooned over a bed of greens for a protein-packed meal. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or casual gatherings, this recipe is destined to be a go-to favorite.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 1 cup Celery, finely diced
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp Sweet pickle relish
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Place the drained tuna in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to flake the tuna into small pieces.
Step 2
Add the diced celery, diced red onion, and chopped parsley to the bowl with the tuna.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently mix with a spoon or spatula until evenly coated.
Step 5
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Step 7
Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, in a wrap, or over a bed of mixed greens for a light meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (834.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1414.6 |
| Total Fat 96.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 237.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3610.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 12.9g | |
| Protein 90.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 272.2IU | 0% |
| Calcium 167.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.4mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1733.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories