Creamy Tuna Salad with Fresh Dill and Pickles Recipe
A quick and refreshing Tuna Salad recipe featuring white tuna mixed with creamy mayonnaise, fresh dill, crunchy pickles, celery, and a touch of lemon juice. Perfect for sandwiches or lettuce wraps, this light and flavorful dish is easy to prepare and great for a healthy lunch or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Tuna Salad Ingredients
- 2 (5-oz.) cans white tuna, packed in water
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, divided
- 1/2 cup finely chopped dill pickles (from about 2 pickles)
- 1/2 cup finely sliced celery (from about 3/4 large stalk)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion (from about 1/4 small onion)
Serving Suggestions (Optional)
- 8 slices whole-wheat bread
- 4 large Bibb lettuce leaves
Instructions
- Prepare Tuna: Drain tuna well and transfer to a small bowl. Using a fork, flake tuna apart into strands to ensure even texture.
- Mix Dressing and Vegetables: In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, fresh dill, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until smooth and combined. Stir in chopped dill pickles, sliced celery, and chopped red onion.
- Combine Tuna and Dressing: Fold the flaked tuna into the mayonnaise and vegetable mixture carefully to maintain the flaky texture. Taste the salad and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of lemon juice if desired, adjusting the flavor for brightness.
- Serve: Serve the tuna salad on whole-wheat bread slices as sandwiches, or spoon onto large Bibb lettuce leaves for a low-carb wrap option.
- Make Ahead: Tuna salad can be prepared up to 3 days in advance. Store it in an airtight container and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Notes
- Be sure to drain the tuna thoroughly to avoid a watery salad.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice based on your taste preference for acidity.
- For added texture, consider incorporating chopped nuts like walnuts or sliced cucumbers.
- This tuna salad is ideal for meal prep and can be enjoyed cold.
- Use fresh dill for best flavor, but dried can be substituted in a pinch (reduce amount by half).
