Nikki's Tuna Salad Recipe

Name: Nikki's Tuna Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 (5 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, rinsed drained and flaked; 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and mashed; 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning; ½ teaspoon curry powder; ½ teaspoon dried dill weed; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated; 12 lemon, juice of; ¾ cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon prepared mustard; 3 tablespoons honey mustard; 2 teaspoons sugar substitute (I use Agave); 3 tablespoons sweet relish; 1 tablespoon sweet relish juice

Servings: persons

6 (5 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, rinsed drained and flaked
1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and mashed
3 hard-boiled eggs, diced
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon curry powder
½ teaspoon dried dill weed
¼ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons dried parsley
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
12 lemon, juice of
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
3 tablespoons honey mustard
2 teaspoons sugar substitute (I use Agave)
3 tablespoons sweet relish
1 tablespoon sweet relish juice

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Mash Garbanzo Beans in a medium size bowl.
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Add Tuna, eggs, parmesan cheese, onion powder, curry, dried dill, garlic powder, black pepper, lemon pepper seasoning, and parsley, mix well.
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Add lemon juice and pickle relish and juice.
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Add mayonnaise and both mustards and mix well.
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Refrigerate at least 30 minutes for flavors to marry.
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Serve with crackers or baquettes or make sandwiches.

783

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
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: 6 (5 ounce) cans solid white tuna packed in water, rinsed drained and flaked, 1 (16 ounce) can garbanzo beans, rinsed, drained and mashed, 3 hard-boiled eggs, diced, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and more.

Yes, Nikki's 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!

Nikki's Tuna Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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