Jersey Mike’s Tuna Recipe
A delightful tuna salad recipe that captures the nostalgic taste of sunny picnics, featuring a creamy and tangy flavor balance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Pescatarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (6 oz each) of premium, freshly flaked tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup of real mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup of finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons of finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of dried oregano or a proprietary blend of secret seasonings
Instructions
- Begin by draining the two cans of premium, freshly flaked tuna.
- Next, finely chop 1/4 cup of celery and 2 tablespoons of red onion.
- Lastly, juice a fresh lemon until you have one tablespoon ready.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, real mayonnaise, and Dijon mustard.
- Add in your finely chopped celery and red onion.
- Pour in the fresh lemon juice, then sprinkle on garlic powder, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Mix all the ingredients together until well combined and evenly seasoned.
- Cover your bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- After chilling, give it a final stir to refresh the mixture.
- Serve the tuna salad as a filling for a sandwich, on garden salad, or as a wrap filling.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 40mg