Awesome Tuna Salad: Your Go-To Tuna Makeover
This is no ordinary tuna salad! Perfect for a melt, sliders, or even stuffing a tomato, this creamy and flavorful tuna salad is ready to take center stage at your next meal.
Software (a.k.a. Ingredients)
- 15 oz. solid white albacore tuna packed in water
- 1/4 cup minced onion
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 rib celery finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
Procedure (a.k.a. The Magic)
- Dry That Tuna
- Start by pressing the tuna dry. Use a fine mesh strainer and some paper towels to get rid of excess water—think of it as a spa day for your tuna. Transfer the now-relaxed tuna to a medium bowl and gently flake it with a fork until it’s nice and fine.
- Microwave Magic
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the minced onion and olive oil. Pop it in the microwave and cook for about 2 minutes, just until the onion starts to soften. Let it cool for about 5 minutes—this step gives the onions a mellow, sweet flavor.
- The Flavor Bomb
- Add the cooled onion mixture, fresh lemon juice, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cracked black pepper to the tuna. Give it a good stir and let the whole thing rest for 10 minutes. Why the wait? This is where the flavors do their thing and make magic happen.
- Finish Strong
- Now it’s time to bring it all together. Stir in the mayonnaise, parsley, and celery. Mix until everything is creamy and combined. Taste, then adjust with more salt and pepper if needed.
Notes
This tuna salad is versatile:
- Pile it on toast and broil for an epic tuna melt.
- Spoon it into slider buns for a fun appetizer.
- Stuff it into a fresh tomato for a healthy, refreshing option.
- Or just grab a fork and dig in—you’ve earned it.
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