Virginia’s Classic Tuna Salad
Virginia’s Classic Tuna Salad blends flaky canned tuna with creamy mayonnaise, crisp celery, and a hint of sweetness from pickle relish. Hard-boiled egg adds richness and body, while black pepper rounds out the flavor. Serve it piled into sandwiches, spooned over crisp lettuce, or scooped with crackers for lunch or a light dinner.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Put the egg in a saucepan and cover it with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, then take the pan off the heat right away. Cover and let the egg sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Take the egg out of the hot water and cool it for 5 minutes. Peel it and chop it into bite-sized pieces.
- 2
In a medium bowl, combine the tuna and mayonnaise. Stir in the chopped egg, celery, relish, and black pepper.
- Calories 178.64 kcal Moderate
- Protein 12.74 g Good Source
- Carbs 12.12 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.48 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.72 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 71.58 mg High
- Sodium 487.6 mg High
- Fiber 4.91 g Moderate
- Sugar 5.79 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.11 g Low Source
- Calcium 130.75 mg Moderate
- Iron 1.24 mg Low Source
- Potassium 908.71 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 80.63 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 9.37 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 1.17 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Celery
About This Recipe
Virginia's Classic Tuna Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 6 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Tuna, Celery, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 178.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Virginia’s Classic Tuna Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 6 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad or snack.
- What is Virginia’s Classic Tuna Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Tuna, Celery, Eggs, Mayonnaise. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Virginia’s Classic Tuna Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 178.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Virginia’s Classic Tuna Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
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