Description
Deluxe Southern Tuna Salad is a creamy, flavorful salad featuring solid white albacore tuna mixed with mayonnaise, mustard, sweet pickle relish, finely chopped vegetables, and a hard-boiled egg. This classic Southern American dish is perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or lettuce wraps and offers a quick, no-cook meal option that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 (5-ounce) cans solid white albacore tuna, drained
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 1 hard-boiled egg, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- Optional: dash of hot sauce or paprika for extra flavor
Instructions
- Flake Tuna: In a medium mixing bowl, flake the drained tuna with a fork to break up the chunks and create a softer texture.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, finely chopped red onion, finely chopped celery, and chopped hard-boiled egg to the bowl with the tuna.
- Add Seasonings: Stir in lemon juice, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt to the mixture.
- Mix Thoroughly: Mix all ingredients until well combined and creamy, ensuring evenly distributed flavors.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding extra salt, pepper, or optional hot sauce or paprika for more flavor.
- Chill: Cover and chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend and develop.
- Serve: Serve the deluxe Southern tuna salad on sandwiches, crackers, lettuce wraps, or as a dip for a versatile and delicious meal or snack.
Notes
- For an authentic Southern taste, use Duke’s mayonnaise.
- You can add chopped green bell pepper or a pinch of sugar for a different flavor twist.
- The salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days when stored in an airtight container.
