Description

This Deluxe Southern Tuna Salad is a creamy, hearty, and flavorful twist on the classic tuna salad. It combines tender albacore tuna with crisp celery and red onion, chopped boiled eggs, and a tangy, seasoned mayo dressing enhanced with yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, and lemon juice. Perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or served over greens, this salad offers a protein-packed, deliciously fresh option that’s a true Southern staple with deluxe touches.

Ingredients

Tuna Salad Base

2 (5-ounce) cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Dressing

1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Combine Tuna and Veggies: In a large bowl, combine the drained and flaked tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, red onion, and parsley, mixing gently to distribute ingredients evenly.
Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, yellow mustard, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well blended.
Mix Salad: Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently stir until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
Season to Taste: Taste the salad and adjust salt and pepper as needed to suit your preference.
Chill: Cover and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and develop fully.
Serve: Serve the salad chilled, perfect for sandwiches, on crackers, or over fresh greens for a light meal.

Notes

For extra richness and authentic Southern flavor, use Duke’s mayonnaise.
Add chopped pickles or diced apples to introduce a crunchy texture and subtle sweetness.
This salad can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days without losing freshness or flavor.