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

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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
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Kimchi Tuna Salad

  • mayonnaise
  • red pepper flake
  • sesame seed
  • cabbage kimchi
  • ginger
  • tuna
  • rice wine vinegar
  • sesame oil
  • celery
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Two-Bean and Tuna Salad

  • salt
  • dijon mustard
  • garlic
  • onion
  • mother stallard
  • bean broth
  • chive
  • parsley
  • sherry vinegar
  • marjoram
  • tuna
  • green bean
  • olive oil
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Classic Tuna Salad

  • salad green
  • salt
  • dijon mustard
  • hot sauce
  • tuna
  • celery
  • onion
  • parsley
  • caper
  • lemon juice
  • mayonnaise
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Easy Tuna Salad

  • celery
  • dijon mustard
  • lemon juice
  • green onion
  • tuna
  • dill pickle
  • mayonnaise
  • salt
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Tuna Salad

  • herb
  • lemon juice
  • dijon mustard
  • fish sauce
  • black pepper
  • celery
  • gently celery
  • mayonnaise
  • garlic powder
  • solid white albacore tuna
  • onion
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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
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Keto Tuna Salad

  • garlic
  • mayonnaise
  • dill relish
  • lemon juice
  • celery
  • tuna
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Avocado Tuna Salad

  • salt
  • english cucumber
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • black pepper
  • celery seed
  • tuna
  • lime juice
  • avocado
  • olive oil
  • lime
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Healthy Tuna Salad

  • lemon juice
  • rib celery
  • avocado
  • greek yogurt
  • pepper
  • salt
  • red
  • mustard
  • tuna
  • garlic powder
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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
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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
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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
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Italian Orzo Tuna Salad

  • lemon juice
  • dijon mustard
  • garlic
  • feta
  • tomato
  • pine nut
  • salt
  • basil
  • black pepper
  • tuna
  • spinach
  • olive oil
  • orzo pasta
  • onion

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
onion
tuna
black pepper
lemon juice
mayonnaise
celery
olive oil
dijon mustard
parsley
garlic
avocado
tomato
basil
caper
egg
lettuce
chickpea
pickle relish
dill
garlic powder
cilantro
rice wine vinegar
lime
spring onion
sherry vinegar
dill relish
chive
green bean
dill pickle
red wine vinegar
shallot
lemon
red
pepper
purple onion
spinach
olife
pickle
cherry tomato
greek yogurt
mint
sugar
finishing salt
persian cucumber
olive oil tuna
water light tuna
plump garlic clove
red pepper flake
sesame seed
cabbage kimchi
ginger
sesame oil
dill weed
white bread
mother stallard
bean broth
marjoram
water tuna
pickled chile
salad green
hot sauce
vegan mayonnaise
bread
black bean
corn
taco seasoning
ranch dressing
bell pepper
tofu
kelp powder
soy sauce
green onion
new potato
herb
fish sauce
gently celery
solid white albacore tuna
white navy bean
sweet corn
honey
balsamic vinegar
english cucumber
celery seed
lime juice
dairy sour cream
dill pickle relish
sweet
rib celery
mustard
red pepper
water solid white albacore tuna
parmesan cheese
relish
tuna fish
navy bean
sun gold
wax bean
rosemary
kalamata olife
bigeye
anchovy
black peppercorn
piment 'espelette
crème fraîche
haricots vert
green
carrot
sushi yellowfin tuna steak
feta
pine nut
orzo pasta

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%