Description
A vibrant and creamy Green Goddess Tuna Salad combining fresh herbs and zesty lemon with tuna and mayonnaise, perfect for a quick and flavorful lunch or snack.
Ingredients
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Tuna Salad
- 2 cans Tuna, rinsed and drained (squeeze out all water)
- 6 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 oz Chives
- 1 oz Basil Leaves
- 1.5 tbsp Fresh Dill
- 2 cloves Garlic or 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1/2 Lemon, juiced
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- Sea Salt, start with 1/4 tsp and add more to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Tuna: Rinse and drain your tuna thoroughly using a fine mesh sieve. Press out all excess water to ensure the salad is not watery, then transfer the tuna to a bowl.
- Make the Green Goddess Mayonnaise: In a high-speed blender, combine the 6 tablespoons of mayonnaise, 1 ounce of chives, 1 ounce of basil leaves, 1.5 tablespoons of fresh dill, 2 cloves of garlic, and the juice of half a lemon. Blend until the mixture is smooth and the herbs are fully incorporated, resulting in a beautiful light green colored mayo. If you do not have a high-speed blender, finely chop the herbs and garlic and mix them thoroughly into the mayonnaise along with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. This alternative method deepens in flavor if made ahead of time.
- Combine Tuna and Mayo: Mix the prepared Green Goddess mayonnaise with the drained tuna until evenly coated.
- Serve: Spoon the tuna salad onto toasted bread or crackers and enjoy immediately for a delicious, refreshing meal or snack.
Notes
- For a delicious tuna melt, place the tuna salad on a slice of bread, top with Swiss or Muenster cheese, and heat in an air fryer, toaster oven, or conventional oven for about 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.
- Using fresh herbs and blending them into the mayo creates the best flavor and texture.
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste for desired seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: green goddess tuna salad, tuna salad recipe, herb mayo tuna salad, easy tuna salad, healthy tuna salad
