Tuna salad
Tuna salad is a dish that has been around for centuries. The earliest known recipe for tuna salad was created in the 16th century by a man named Bartolomeo Scappi. This recipe consisted of boiled tuna, olive oil, vinegar, and spices. The dish was then left to sit for a period of time before being served.
Tuna salad recipes began to evolve in the 18th century. Cooks started to add different ingredients to the dish, such as potatoes, hard-boiled eggs, and celery. Tuna salad became a popular dish in the United States in the 19th century. This was due to the large number of immigrants from Europe who settled in the country. These immigrants brought with them their own recipes for tuna salad, which added to the dish's popularity.
Tuna salad recipes continue to evolve to this day. Cooks experiment with different ingredients and flavors to create new and unique versions of the dish. Tuna salad is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a light meal or as a side dish.
Advice
When making tuna salad, it's important to not only use quality ingredients, but also to season it to your liking. Start by combining tuna, mayonnaise, diced onions, celery, and any other desired ingredients in a bowl and stirring until everything is evenly combined. Then, season with salt and pepper to taste, as well as any other desired seasonings, such as garlic powder, paprika, or cayenne pepper. Finally, for a creamy, flavorful kick, add a spoonful of Dijon mustard and a dash of lemon juice. Serve the tuna salad over a bed of fresh greens, on its own, or in a sandwich for a delicious, healthy lunch.
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Recipes
Scarlett’s Tuna Salad
- black pepper
- basil
- cilantro
- mint
- sugar
- avocado
- onion
- rice wine vinegar
- finishing salt
- salt
- lime
- spring onion
- olive oil
- persian cucumber
- olive oil tuna
Cauliflower and Tuna Salad
- salt
- lemon juice
- water light tuna
- plump garlic clove
- parsley
- caper
- sherry vinegar
- olive oil
Kimchi Tuna Salad
- mayonnaise
- red pepper flake
- sesame seed
- cabbage kimchi
- ginger
- tuna
- rice wine vinegar
- sesame oil
- celery
Eggs and Dill Tuna Salad
- dill relish
- dill weed
- egg
- onion
- tuna
- mayonnaise
- white bread
- black pepper
- salt
Two-Bean and Tuna Salad
- salt
- dijon mustard
- garlic
- onion
- mother stallard
- bean broth
- chive
- parsley
- sherry vinegar
- marjoram
- tuna
- green bean
- olive oil
Southern Tuna Salad for Sandwiches
- tuna
- egg
- dill pickle
- celery
- onion
- mayonnaise
- black pepper
- salt
- lettuce
- tomato
Tuna Salad With Crispy Chickpeas
- black pepper
- salt
- dijon mustard
- red wine vinegar
- chickpea
- water tuna
- shallot
- parsley
- lemon
- pickled chile
- mayonnaise
- red
- olive oil
Classic Tuna Salad
- salad green
- salt
- dijon mustard
- hot sauce
- tuna
- celery
- onion
- parsley
- caper
- lemon juice
- mayonnaise
Vegan Chickpea Tuna Salad
- chickpea
- parsley
- pickle relish
- onion
- dill
- celery
- vegan mayonnaise
- salt
- black pepper
- bread
The Best Classic Tuna Salad Recipe
- parsley
- pickle relish
- celery
- mayonnaise
- salt
- pepper
- tuna
- onion
Mexican Tuna Salad Recipe
- black bean
- corn
- lettuce
- taco seasoning
- avocado
- ranch dressing
- purple onion
- tuna
- bell pepper
Vegetarian/Vegan Mock 'Tuna' Salad With Tofu
- tofu
- lemon juice
- onion
- mayonnaise
- kelp powder
- celery
- soy sauce
Easy Tuna Salad
- celery
- dijon mustard
- lemon juice
- green onion
- tuna
- dill pickle
- mayonnaise
- salt
Niçoise Tuna Salad With Dijon Dressing
- garlic
- onion
- olive oil
- red wine vinegar
- tuna
- tomato
- dijon mustard
- spinach
- egg
- new potato
- green bean
- olife
Tuna Salad
- herb
- lemon juice
- dijon mustard
- fish sauce
- black pepper
- celery
- gently celery
- mayonnaise
- garlic powder
- solid white albacore tuna
- onion
Luncheon Tuna Salad
- celery
- onion
- salt
- black pepper
- pickle relish
- tuna
- lettuce
- pickle
- tomato
Avocado Tuna Salad
- dijon mustard
- lemon juice
- olive oil
- onion
- avocado
- tomato
- tuna
- celery
- salt
Avocado White Bean Tuna Salad
- white navy bean
- cherry tomato
- sweet corn
- honey
- garlic
- garlic
- avocado
- onion
- basil
- olive oil
- balsamic vinegar
- parsley
- lemon juice
- salt
Keto Tuna Salad
- garlic
- mayonnaise
- dill relish
- lemon juice
- celery
- tuna
- black pepper
- salt
Avocado Tuna Salad
- salt
- english cucumber
- onion
- cilantro
- black pepper
- celery seed
- tuna
- lime juice
- avocado
- olive oil
- lime
Tuna Salad With Dairy-Free Sour Cream
- garlic powder
- mayonnaise
- tuna
- dairy sour cream
- dill pickle relish
- onion
- sweet
- black pepper
- salt
Healthy Tuna Salad
- lemon juice
- rib celery
- avocado
- greek yogurt
- pepper
- salt
- red
- mustard
- tuna
- garlic powder
Tuna Salad with Chickpea Puree
- black pepper
- salt
- parsley
- olive oil
- cherry tomato
- red pepper
- water solid white albacore tuna
- olife
- chickpea
- caper
- lemon juice
- parmesan cheese
- garlic
Awesome Tuna Salad
- lemon juice
- dill
- mayonnaise
- celery
- onion
- dijon mustard
- relish
- tuna fish
- salt
Oil-Poached Tuna Salad
- black pepper
- salt
- navy bean
- sun gold
- dijon mustard
- wax bean
- shallot
- parsley
- lemon juice
- dill
- garlic
- rosemary
- olive oil
- kalamata olife
- bigeye
- anchovy
Italian Orzo Tuna Salad
- lemon juice
- dijon mustard
- garlic
- feta
- tomato
- pine nut
- salt
- basil
- black pepper
- tuna
- spinach
- olive oil
- orzo pasta
- onion
Seared Tuna Salad with Creamy Mustard Sauce
- black peppercorn
- salt
- piment 'espelette
- olive oil
- dijon mustard
- crème fraîche
- haricots vert
- green
- chive
- lemon juice
- carrot
- sushi yellowfin tuna steak
- lemon
- tomato
- spring onion
Healthy Tuna Salad (Crazy Easy)
- dijon mustard
- black pepper
- salt
- greek yogurt
- purple onion
- mayonnaise
- celery
- pickle
- tuna
Ingredient Breakdown
Insights
Staple Ingredients
- salt 75%
- onion 61%
Common Ingredients
- tuna 57%
- black pepper 46%
- lemon juice 46%
- celery 43%
- mayonnaise 43%
Usual Ingredients
- olive oil 39%
- dijon mustard 36%
- parsley 32%
Rarey Ingredients
- garlic 25%
- avocado 21%
- tomato 18%