New York Deli Tuna Salad
This classic New York deli style tuna salad is so easy to make and is perfect for sandwiches, salads, or even by itself.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 5-ounce cans solid water-packed tuna well drained
- 1/2 cup onion finely diced
- 1/2 cup celery finely diced
- 1 teaspoon celery salt
- 2 tablespoons sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise plus more as needed
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the tuna cans of their water as much as possible.
- Place the tuna, celery, and onion into a large bowl and thoroughly mix in the relish, celery salt, and soy sauce and let sit for 10 minutes before adding the mayo.
- Add the mayonnaise and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- The next day, strain the tuna of all the accumulated water. Add more mayo as required and serve. Enjoy!
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Notes
- It is recommended to refrigerate overnight. The flavor will be much better and the tuna salad can be thoroughly drained to remove excess water.
- Leftovers can be saved in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 509kcal | Carbohydrates: 38.5g | Protein: 32.9g | Fat: 26.2g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 935mg | Potassium: 454mg | Fiber: 1.4g | Sugar: 15.9g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg