How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

What ingredients do I need for Dave'S Desert Tuna Salad?

You need 1 ingredient. The key ingredients include: ["12 ounces can Albacore tuna", "5 stalks celery, medium chopped", "1 poblano chile, chopped in 1/4"" dice", "1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and medium chopped", "5 scallions, medium chopped", "Handful cilantro, medium chopped", "1 tablespoon capers", "1 tablespoon mayonaise, scant to heaping, depending on your preference", "1 teaspoon Dijon or country Dijon mustard", "juice of one half of a Meyer lemon (use a regular lemon if necessary)", "salt and pepper to season"].

Is Dave'S Desert Tuna Salad suitable as seafood?

Yes, Dave'S Desert Tuna Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

How do I store leftover Dave'S Desert Tuna Salad?

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Dave'S Desert Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Dave'S Desert Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ["12 ounces can Albacore tuna", "5 stalks celery, medium chopped", "1 poblano chile, chopped in 1/4"" dice", "1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and medium chopped", "5 scallions, medium choppe…

Fresh, crisp and full of flavor — this Dave'S Desert Tuna Salad is a must-try. Made with tuna, stalks celery, poblano chile and cucumber. Easy step-by-s…

This Dave'S Desert Tuna Salad is built around simple, easy-to-find ingredients. It comes together quickly and makes 4 servings. The step-by-step instructions below are written to be easy to follow, even on a busy day.

It's versatile enough for an easy weeknight dinner yet satisfying enough for guests at the weekend. Serve it with your favorite sides, and keep any leftovers for a quick meal the next day.

Updated Jun 30, 2026

Serves 4 Seafood

Servings: persons

["12 ounces can Albacore tuna", "5 stalks celery, medium chopped", "1 poblano chile, chopped in 1/4"" dice", "1/2 medium cucumber, peeled, deseeded, and medium chopped", "5 scallions, medium chopped", "Handful cilantro, medium chopped", "1 tablespoon capers", "1 tablespoon mayonaise, scant to heaping, depending on your preference", "1 teaspoon Dijon or country Dijon mustard", "juice of one half of a Meyer lemon (use a regular lemon if necessary)", "salt and pepper to season"]

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