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Tuna Salad

a tuna salad sandwich cut in half and stacked on top of each other with a toothpick sticking out of the top
  • Serves:  4
  • Prep Time:  5 min
  • Cook Time:  0 min

Ingredients

  • 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, packed in water or oil, drained
  • 1 small shallot, finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 celery rib, minced (about ⅓ cup)
  • 2 teaspoons relish, sweet or dill
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise, plus more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon or Stone ground mustard
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from lemon) or red wine vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder or Old Bay Seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon granulated sugar or honey (optional)
  • 8 slices bread of choice (optional)
  • 4 large lettuce leaves (optional)

Method

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the tuna, shallot, celery, relish, mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, and sugar (if using) until combined.

  2. If making into a sandwich, divide the tuna salad between 4 slices of bread. Top each with a lettuce leaf and remaining slices of bread.