Smoky Tuna Salad Recipe

This smoky tuna salad recipe is a family favorite, perfect for quick lunches or snacks! Packed with flavor, it's surprisingly easy to make. Enjoy it on toasted bread, crisp lettuce cups, crackers, or as a delicious filling for pita bread and wraps. Get ready to rave about this unbelievably simple yet satisfying recipe!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 144.7 kcal
Protein 22g
Rating 4.5 (6 Reviews)
Smoky Tuna Salad

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Smoky Tuna Salad

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How to Make Smoky Tuna Salad

  1. Drain one 5 ounce can of tuna very well, pressing out excess liquid.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the drained tuna with 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
  3. Gently mix all ingredients until well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (add more paprika for extra smokiness, lemon juice for tang, or mayonnaise for creaminess).
  4. Serve immediately on toasted bread, crackers, lettuce cups, or in pita bread/wraps.
  5. Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

14 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

5g

Carbs

2g