Name: Pickled Veggie Tuna Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 5 ounces (1 can) canned tuna; ½ cup pickled vegetables (Giardiniera) (drained, chopped); ½ tablespoon pickle relish; 1½ tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon deli-style mustard (or Dijon); 1 scallion (chopped); black pepper (to taste)

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Move over boring lunches! This tuna salad is my new lunch obsession! It packs a flavor punch with pickled veggies and with so many serving options, lunch time never gets old.

pickled tuna salad in a bowl with breadsticks.

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Why this recipe is a winner

Couldn't be easier! I'm almost embarrassed to call this a recipe. It's as easy as combining a hand full of ingredients in a bowl. That's it!
Pantry staples - This salad makes use of items that you likely keep on hand in your pantry. So it's easy to whip up this dish quickly when hunger strikes.
So many serving options - Your lunchtime routine won't get old with so many ways to enjoy this salad.

For more delicious lunch ideas, try Triple Decker Turkey Club and Brie Grilled Cheese with Ham and Apple.

Ingredient notes

ingredients for pickled veggie tuna salad.

Canned tuna - Grab your favorite variety of canned tuna. Find more information about the varieties of canned tuna in this Tuna salad post.
Giardiniera is an Italian relish of pickled veggies. You can find this in the pickle aisle of your local supermarket. As a substitute, you can use any sour pickled vegetables, like pepperoncini, jalapenos, or pickles. Olives and capers will also provide a salty, briny bite.

Instructions

See the recipe card for specific ingredient amounts.

It really doesn't get any easier than this!

Add all of the ingredients to a bowl.
Stir to incorporate.
If you prefer a creamier consistency, feel free to adjust the amount of mayo.

close up of veggie tuna salad in a white bowl.

Serving ideas

Bowl style - Serve with crackers or breadsticks.
Rice cakes - Top three large rice cakes with the tuna salad. My favorite rice cakes to enjoy with this tuna are white cheddar.
Sandwich style - Spread on your favorite bread, toasted or untoasted.
Open-face melt style - Spread tuna salad on bread, top with your choice of cheese, and toast until cheese is melted. Cheddar, Colby Jack, and Swiss are great options.
Salad plate - Add a scoop on top of a garden salad.

bowl of tuna salad next to assortment of bread and crackers.

Equipment

Measuring cups and spoons | Mixing bowl

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