Dill Pickle Tuna Salad

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dill pickle tuna salad @ nancyc

I’m a big fan of tuna salad. It makes such a quick, easy meal and you can make sandwiches, wraps, or put a big scoop of it on top of some salad greens!

I found this recipe at Food.com and made some small changes. This tuna salad has chopped dill pickles, celery, red onion, garlic powder, and parsley in it. It also has a little lemon juice and dry mustard powder to add to the flavor. If you don’t like your tuna salad real creamy, just use 1/4 cup of mayo–you can always add in more to make it as creamy as you want!

Dill Pickle Tuna Salad

Servings: 4
Time: 20mins
Difficulty: easy
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DILL PICKLE TUNA SALAD by NancyC, adapted from Food.com

Makes about 4 servings

1 (12-ounce) can tuna, packed in water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles or dill pickle relish (if using relish, drain)
1/3 cup finely chopped celery
3 Tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
1/3 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon parsley flakes (or 2 Tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves)
1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise, depending on how creamy you like it (start with 1/4 cup and add more if you want it creamier)

Drain tuna well (the original recipe suggests using a colander to drain it), then shred tuna with your fingers or a fork, breaking up any clumps until it has a fine and even texture. NOTE: I did try draining the tuna with a colander, and it worked very well for me–that’s a good tip to keep in mind!

Put tuna in a medium bowl and mix in the lemon juice, pickles, celery, red onion, garlic powder, mustard powder, salt, pepper, and parsley until well blended. Fold in the mayonnaise until the mixture is evenly moistened.

Use for sandwiches, wraps, or scoop on some lettuce greens. This tuna salad can be kept covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Recipe from NancyC | nancy-c.com

There are so many different ways you can make tuna salad! What are your favorite add-ins?

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30 thoughts on “Dill Pickle Tuna Salad”

Deborah Carlson August 15, 2013 at 9:23

I love tuna salad sandwiches and your sandwich is making me want one 😉
I have added chopped up pickles too and love it!
This recipe looks very good! Thanks again Nancy All my heart,
Deborah xoxo

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1. nancyc Post authorAugust 15, 2013 at 9:39
  
  Thanks, Deborah, and you’re welcome! Sounds like you’re a dill pickle fan like me! 🙂
  
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Barbara August 16, 2013 at 7:09

sounds yummy. I make bread and butter pickles all the time so think I will use them instead.

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1. nancyc Post authorAugust 16, 2013 at 8:55
  
  I’m sure it would be great with your bread and butter pickles!
  
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Jewels August 17, 2013 at 6:28

Mmm! I almost always add pickles to my tuna, such a great combo. I’ll be trying this one! 😀

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Bam's Kitchen August 18, 2013 at 12:09

Love tuna salad and your versions sounds lovely. I also like a little bit of pickles and mustard in mine too. I always eat them on top of my puffed rice cakes (cardboard as my family calls them). What kind of mayo do you use?

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1. nancyc Post authorAugust 18, 2013 at 8:44
  
  I usually use either Hellman’s or Kraft. I’ll have to try the tuna on rice cakes–that sounds great!
  
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Anne ~ Uni Homemaker August 18, 2013 at 2:37

This is a great tuna salad recipe Nancy. I’m hungry just looking at it! 🙂

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1. nancyc Post authorAugust 18, 2013 at 8:23
  
  Thanks, Anne! 🙂
  
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Joan April 7, 2015 at 2:43

Bay seasoning, sliced-in-half grapes and chopped pecans – mayo if you have to but I like the salad on crackers without the mayo.

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1. nancyc Post authorApril 10, 2015 at 8:44
  
  Your version sounds great, Joan–I will have to try that! 🙂
  
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Pete Gei April 24, 2015 at 5:10

Julia Child would turn over in her grave if she read: tuna packed in water, in your recipe. When you open a can of tuna packed in water and drain, you throw out so much wonderful tuna flavor. The best, high quality tuna is always packed in oil. And when you use tuna packed in oil, you can cut back on the mayo, keep the calories to a minimun and it will still be rich and creamy. Down with tuna packed in water!

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1. nancyc Post authorApril 25, 2015 at 10:11
  
  Thanks for that tip, Pete! 🙂
  
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Mireya June 28, 2018 at 3:32

Thank you I have been looking for a good recipe.

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1. nancyc Post authorJune 28, 2018 at 6:49
  
  Hope you enjoy this recipe, Mireya!
  
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Art July 24, 2018 at 1:21

I made it today tastes good. THK U!😎

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1. nancyc Post authorJuly 28, 2018 at 5:19
  
  You’re welcome–glad you liked it!
  
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LINDA January 9, 2019 at 9:02

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1. nancyc Post authorJanuary 9, 2019 at 9:03
  
  Thanks for letting me know about the linkup, Linda! 🙂
  
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rawsonjl January 10, 2019 at 4:26

My son makes tuna salad with sweet and sour relish but I never thought of using dill pickles! Pinned.

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1. nancyc Post authorJanuary 11, 2019 at 11:46
  
  Thanks so much for pinning! 🙂 Making tuna salad with sweet and sour relish sounds great too!
  
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Miz Helen January 22, 2019 at 12:15

We sure have enjoyed featuring your special post on Full Plate Thursday. Thanks so much for sharing it with us and have a fantastic day!
Miz Helen

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1. nancyc Post authorJanuary 22, 2019 at 1:01
  
  Thanks so much for featuring this! 🙂
  
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indah savitri June 16, 2019 at 11:59

Oh my ..I love tuna and this will be a perfect choice for me! CHeers from #OMHGWW and I have chosen your post to be featured 🙂

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1. nancyc Post authorJune 17, 2019 at 1:04
  
  Thanks so much, Indah! I’ll be stopping by later today to see it! 🙂
  
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Lorna September 29, 2019 at 5:19

Sounds Delish! Think I’ll try this week minus the bun.

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1. nancyc Post authorSeptember 29, 2019 at 7:51
  
  Yes, it’s good on it’s own or on a bed of lettuce. Hope you like the tuna salad, Lorna! 🙂
  
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Kimmy August 6, 2020 at 2:41

Delish! Loved this recipe so much. I did want to ask though, was it albacore tuna you used?

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1. nancyc Post authorAugust 6, 2020 at 5:36
  
  No, I just used regular tuna, Kimmy! But albacore would be great!
  
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