Homemade Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Homemade Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper; 2 (12-ounce) portions tuna steak; 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; 6 tablespoons finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup sliced pimento stuffed green olives; 4 1/2 teaspoons sliced green onion tops (green parts only); 1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves; 1/4 teaspoon celery seed; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Lettuce cups or sliced bread

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
2 (12-ounce) portions tuna steak
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
6 tablespoons finely chopped celery
1/4 cup sliced pimento stuffed green olives
4 1/2 teaspoons sliced green onion tops (green parts only)
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Lettuce cups or sliced bread

1
Set a 10-inch saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil.
2
Once the oil is hot, season the tuna steaks on both sides with the salt and white pepper.
3
Place the seasoned tuna in the saute pan and cook, undisturbed for 5 minutes.
4
Turn the fish over and cook for another 5 minutes.
5
The fish should be just cooked through.
6
Remove the tuna from the pan and allow to rest for 3 to 4 minutes.
7
Flake the tuna steaks into small pieces, place in a medium bowl and add the remaining ingredients.
8
Use a spatula or large spoon to toss the ingredients until well blended.
9
Serve in lettuce cups, or with your favorite sliced bread for sandwiches.

385

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, 2 (12-ounce) portions tuna steak, and more.

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

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

Homemade Tuna Salad

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