New York Diner Tuna Salad
Classic New York deli tuna salad made with canned tuna, mayonnaise, and crunchy celery. Serve it on a sandwich, in a wrap, or as a diner-style salad plate over crisp greens. Easy to make and perfect for lunch or a light dinner.
Ingredients
FOR THE TUNA
- 2 (5 oz) cans solid white Albacore tuna, packed in water
- 3-4 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ½ cup chopped celery 2 stalks, trimmed and finely chopped
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
FOR THE SALAD
- 4 cups iceberg or Romaine lettuce, torn into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, cut in half
- 1 cucumber, sliced
- ⅓ cup sliced red onion
- ½ cup black olives
- 2 green onions thinly sliced
Instructions
- Drain the tuna well in a colander and place it in a mixing bowl.
- Using the back of a fork, mash the tuna until broken into very small pieces.
- Add the mayonnaise, celery, red onion, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Arrange lettuce on a plate or in a bowl. Top with tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and green onions. Add a generous scoop of tuna salad on top.
Notes
How to Serve Deli Tuna Salad
Serve the tuna salad on sandwiches, in wraps, or as a diner-style plate over lettuce with tomatoes and other vegetables.
What to Serve with Tuna Salad
- Potato salad
- Coleslaw
- Macaroni salad
- Sour pickles or kosher dill pickles
Nutrition
Calories: 350.1kcalCarbohydrates: 11.1gProtein: 35.5gTotal Fat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.9gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 541.7mgPotassium: 935.5mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 5.2gNet Carbohydrates: 6.5g
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