Chopped Tuna Salad Recipe

Tuna is incredibly versatile and goes well with a range of different ingredients. Tuna itself tastes great in pastas, salads, and on sandwiches. It also pairs well with rice and is fantastic baked in the oven with pasta, cheese, and vegetables. As for flavours, tuna goes well with things like lemon, garlic, mayonnaise or with salads. 

The ingredients in a tuna salad can vary depending on the recipe, however they often include fresh greens, cucumber, capsicum and avocado. Tuna salads will often have a tangy vinaigrette or similar salad dress. More popular ingredients for a tuna salad include mayonnaise, dijon mustard, celery, parsley, onion, salt and pepper. Try adding different herbs like dill or mint, or yoghurt for a different flavour combination. 

People like tuna salad because it’s versatile, and can be enjoyed on bread, wrapped in lettuce, or on its own. Another reason for its popularity is simply the taste and texture. Canned tuna can come in a wide variety of flavours, while being a great source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. It’s also an easy addition to school lunches as most people will have the ingredients on-hand.