A classic tuna salad recipe with simple, delicious ingredients. Flaky tuna is mixed with boiled eggs, crisp celery, onions, sweet pickles, and a creamy mayo dressing. Perfect for sandwiches or creamy tuna melts with some potato chips on the side!
Prep time: PT10M
Total time: PT10M
Rating
4.92 stars (58 reviews)
Keywords
classic tuna salad, tuna egg salad, tuna salad
Ingredients
2 (5 ounce) drained cans tuna or 4 (2.6 ounce) single serve pouches
2-3 large diced hard-boiled eggs
1 medium diced celery stalk (about 1/4 cup)
1/2 small diced onion (about 1/4 cup)
2 small diced sweet pickles
3/4-1 cup mayonnaise, Miracle Whip or Greek yogurt (more or less depending on preference)
Salt & pepper to taste (start with about 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper)
Categories
Lunch
Main
Cuisine
American
Steps
Add 2 (5 ounce) drained cans tuna or 4 (2.6 ounce) single serve pouches, 2-3 large diced hard-boiled eggs, 1 medium diced celery stalk, 1/2 small diced onion, 2 small diced sweet pickles, 3/4-1 cup mayonnaise, Miracle Whip or Greek yogurt and Salt & pepper to taste to a medium to large size mixing bowl. Stir together, gently, until all ingredients are fully combined.
Spoon tuna salad onto bread for sandwiches, spread it on crackers or use it as a dip for chips. Enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 414 kcal
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Protein: 3 g
Fat: 43 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Cholesterol: 78 mg
Sodium: 417 mg
Sugar: 3 g
Reviews
Natasha on 2026-01-27 (5 stars): I have already made this twice this month, I’m obsessed! It’s so easy and tastes amazing. Thank you for the great recipe!
Tonya Simon on 2025-05-02 (5 stars): Yummy mixed vanilla Greek yogurt and mayo. add mustard and honey.
Melissa on 2025-02-23 (5 stars): Just made this for about the 10th time! Love the simplicity and delicious flavor!
Sara on 2025-02-13 (5 stars): Yum! Loved this so much... just like my grandma used to make!
Kimberly Finlin on 2024-12-31 (5 stars): Great recipe. I added dill and it didn’t disappoint. I love a good tuna salad, but they’re hard to find these days.
Mary on 2024-10-15 (5 stars): Just like Grandma used to make! So good!
Frank on 2024-09-03 (5 stars): This is now my go-to tuna salad recipe! The whole family loves it. I love that it's simple and classic.
Michelle on 2024-06-16 (5 stars): I haven't tried yet. but my husband said very good. I use sweet relish instead of sweet pickles
Kate on 2024-04-14 (5 stars): So good
Karen on 2023-05-25 (5 stars): Yum! This was so good! Reminded me of the tuna salad I used to enjoy as a child! I will definitely make it again!
Danielle M on 2023-03-04 (5 stars): I just made and ate that delicious ? tuna salad mix with my crackers… yum. Didn’t add the eggs but next time I will, I was pressed for time. I read we could add spices if we want so I added some “Old bay seasoning” Great recipe.
LaMika on 2022-11-13 (5 stars): Great recipe. As close as I could get to my grandma’s!
