Dill Pickle Tuna Salad
Dill Pickle Tuna Salad is creamy, crunchy, and loaded with tangy chopped pickles. Serve it on sandwiches, tucked into lettuce wraps, or with crackers for an easy lunch in minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 224kcal
Ingredients
- 2 (5-ounce) cans albacore tuna in water drained well (like Wild Planet)
- ⅓ cup mayonaise
- ½ cup finely chopped dill pickles
- 1 to 2 tablespoons dill pickle juice to taste
- 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried dill weed optional
Instructions
- Add the drained tuna to a medium bowl and gently break it up with a fork.
- Add the mayonnaise, chopped pickles, pickle juice, celery, green onion, Dijon, and black pepper. Fold in the dill, if using.
- Stir just until combined. Taste and adjust with more pickle juice or pepper if needed.
- Chill for 15 to 30 minutes for best flavor, or serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: This tuna salad can be made in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Give it a quick stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 598mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 94IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg