Description
This Deluxe Southern Tuna Salad is a classic Southern dish that takes tuna salad to the next level! Made with tender tuna, crisp vegetables, a creamy dressing, and a hint of Southern flair, this salad is perfect for a quick lunch, picnic, or even as a hearty sandwich filling. With ingredients like crunchy pickles, boiled eggs, and a touch of mustard, this salad has a delicious balance of textures and flavors. Simple yet satisfying, it’s a comfort food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish or chopped pickles
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Lettuce leaves or bread (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Drain the tuna and transfer it to a large mixing bowl.
- Chop the boiled eggs, celery, onion, and pickles into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Make the Dressing:
- In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar (or lemon juice), garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Combine the Salad:
- Add the chopped vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and pickle relish to the tuna.
- Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently stir to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Chill the Salad:
- For the best flavor, refrigerate the tuna salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- Serve:
- Serve the tuna salad over a bed of lettuce, as a sandwich on your favorite bread, or as a dip with crackers.
- Enjoy:
- Enjoy your Deluxe Southern Tuna Salad as a satisfying and flavorful meal!
Notes
- You can adjust the ingredients to your taste, such as using more or less mayo or mustard for creaminess or tanginess.
- For extra crunch, add chopped bell peppers or radishes to the salad.
- If you want to make this salad even heartier, serve it in a croissant or wrap for a tasty sandwich alternative.
- This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg