Classic Tuna Salad

By cortanez

Ingredients

• 2 (6-ounce) cans solid white tuna in water
• 2 tablespoons juice from 1 lemon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small celery rib, minced (about 1/4 cup)
• 2 tablespoons minced red onion
• 2 tablespoons minced dill or sweet pickles
• 1/2 small garlic cloves, minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 1/8 teaspoon)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon Dijon mustard

Preparation

Step 1

Drain the tuna in a colander and shred with your fingers until no clumps remain and the texture is fine and even. Transfer the tuna to a medium bowl and mix in the lemon juice, salt, pepper, celery, onion, pickles, garlic, and parsley until evenly blended. Fold in the mayonnaise and mustard until the tuna is evenly moistened. (The salad can be covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days.)