Tuna is an incredibly versatile yet totally polarizing fish. There aren’t many other meats that can be served raw in five star restaurants and also included with crackers in a child’s lunchbox. Tuna is a picnic and sandwich staple, yet it’s jokingly (or maybe seriously) forbidden from planes and networking functions.
People generally feel one of three ways about tuna salad. They either really love it, completely hate it, or feel indifferent to it. I was always on team three, finding it interchangeable with similar mayo based salads like chicken or egg. That was until I found this recipe!
I’m here to shift that indifference and move everyone’s meter all the way over to tuna salad love. If you’re like my best friend Emily, you’ll love this tuna salad so much it will change your life! (Her words, not mine!)
I will give you a small warning though, this tuna salad is not subtle by any means. I would not recommend you eat it before a first date, a job interview, or any sort of function that involves making a good impression with your breath. You can, however, serve it to guests and get funky together. It’s a bonding experience!
This recipe is adapted from Ultimate Tuna Melts by Ina Garten. My version would be fantastic with toasty bread and cheese too, but I don’t find those necessary to enjoy it!
Life Changing Tuna Salad
DifficultyEasy
Servings4
Prep time23 minutes
This tuna salad is packed with fresh ingredients and a ton of flavor. It might just change your life.
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 ounces canned tuna
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon anchovy paste
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Add the canned tuna to a bowl and separate any chunks gently with a fork. Then, add in chopped green onions and dill. Mix in lemon juice, mayo, and anchovy paste.
- 2
Top with a generous amount of cracked pepper and your preferred amount of salt. Serve with crackers, on a sandwich, or with toasted pita for dipping.
