Best Tuna Salad Recipe

This quick and easy recipe makes the BEST tuna salad! Flakey tuna is mixed with veggies, creamy dressing, and bit of lemon. Perfect for tuna salad sandwiches, lunches, and snacks.

Add tuna, eggs, celery, red onion, and celery seed to a medium bowl.

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In a small bowl or jar, add mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

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Thoroughly stir or shake the dressing ingredients to combine.

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Add dressing to the tuna and stir to combine. Taste and season.

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Cover and chill in the fridge, or serve the tuna salad immediately.

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