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, lunchtime never gets old.
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Why you will love this recipe
- It couldn't be easier! I'm almost embarrassed to call this a recipe. It's as easy as combining a handful of ingredients in a bowl. No cooking!
- Pantry staples - This salad uses ingredients you likely keep on hand in your pantry, so it's easy to whip it up quickly when hunger strikes.
- Serving options galore! With so many ways to enjoy this salad, your lunchtime routine won't get old.
For more delicious lunch ideas, try Triple Decker Turkey Club and Brie Grilled Cheese with Ham and Apple.
Ingredient notes
- 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 it 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.
Step-by-step instructions
See the recipe card for specific ingredient amounts.
It doesn't get any easier than this!
- Add all of the ingredients to a bowl.
- Stir to incorporate. For a creamier consistency, increase the amount of mayo.
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 house salad.
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📖 Recipe Card
Veggie Tuna Salad
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.
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)
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl. Stir to combine. Adjust the amount of mayo as preferred.
- Serve with crackers, rice cakes, breadsticks, or on your favorite bread.
Notes
See the post above for various serving ideas.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 932mg | Potassium: 377mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg
Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary depending on the exact amounts and specific ingredients used.
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