My Favorite Albacore Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: My Favorite Albacore Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: TUNA; 1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained; SALAD; 1/3 cup diced celery; 1/3 cup chopped dill pickle (Mt. Olive Zesty Garlic Dills); 2 tablespoons minced fresh baby dill; 2 tablespoons chopped red onions; 1 tablespoon snipped green onion top; 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh flat leaf parsley; 2 teaspoons imported non-pariel capers; DRESSING; 1/2 cup real mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (Meyer lemon); 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (Meyer lemon); 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

Servings: persons

TUNA
1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained
SALAD
1/3 cup diced celery
1/3 cup chopped dill pickle (Mt. Olive Zesty Garlic Dills)
2 tablespoons minced fresh baby dill
2 tablespoons chopped red onions
1 tablespoon snipped green onion top
1 tablespoon finely minced fresh flat leaf parsley
2 teaspoons imported non-pariel capers
DRESSING
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (Meyer lemon)
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest (Meyer lemon)
1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt

1
DRAIN 12 ounces solid white Albacore tuna; SET aside.
2
CHOP all SALAD ingredients to specifications.
3
WHISK the following DRESSING ingredients in a medium bowl: 1/2 cup real mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, 1/4 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt.
4
STIR in the tuna; BREAK up tuna with a fork until desired consistency is reached (I like mine slightly chunky).
5
FOLD in remaining SALAD ingredients until mixture is evenly blended (1/3 cup diced celery, 1/3 cup chopped dill pickles (Mt. Olive Zesty Garlic Dills), 2 tablespoons minced fresh baby dill, 2 tablespoons chopped red onion, 1 tablespoon snipped green onion tops, 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh flat leaf parsley, and 2 teaspoons imported non-pariel capers).
6
SERVE on your favorite bread, or serve on a bed of lettuce, with vine-ripened tomatoes, ripe avocado, and a light Italian vinaigrette, garnished with a whole black olive and a sprig of fresh dill or parsley if desired; ENJOY!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: TUNA, 1 (12 ounce) can solid white tuna packed in water, drained, SALAD, 1/3 cup diced celery, and more.

Yes, My Favorite Albacore 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

My Favorite Albacore Tuna Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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