Deli Tuna Salad
This deli style tuna salad has canned albacore tuna, relish, lemon juice, celery, onion, and mayo. Great with crackers, topped on a salad, over pasta, as a sandwich or with raw veggies. Perfect for a classic tuna melt.
Servings: 6 24oz.
Equipment
- Food Processor
- Mixing Bowl
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring Tools
- Strainer
Ingredients
- 4 5oz. Albacore Tuna, canned drained
- 1 Celery Stalk, fresh
- ⅓ piece Onion, fresh
- ¾-1 cup Mayo or substitute
- 1 tsp Celery Salt
- 1 tablespoon Sweet or Dill Relish
- ½ tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice, fresh
- ½ cup Fresh Bread Crumbs, optional or substitute
- Salt and White Pepper
Instructions
- In a food processor add celery and onion. Pulse until you have very small pieces. Remove and set aside.
- Open and drain the canned tuna. Try to remove as much liquid as possible. Place into a mixing bowl.
- Break apart or flake the tuna with a fork or your hands. Add soy sauce, celery salt, lemon juice, and onion powder. Mix well.
- Add the processed celery and onion, mayo, and optional fresh breadcrumbs.
- With a rubber spatula mix well. Add more mayo, salt and pepper if needed.
- Place mixture into a deli container or air-tight bowl. Chill the tuna salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour. Overnight is best, it really allows the flavors to meld together well. Enjoy.