French Herbed Tuna Salad
Savory shallots and French herbs lift classic tuna salad. Easy, creamy, and ready in minutes with albacore, lemon, and pickle relish.
Savory shallots and aromatic French herbs elevate the classic tuna salad recipe.
Yield: About 2 cups
- Use well-drained albacore, diced shallot, celery, lemon, and a small herb blend for bright flavor.
- Adjust mayonnaise to reach your preferred creaminess and chill the salad a few hours so flavors meld.
- Store covered in the fridge for 3 to 4 days and check labels if you need gluten-free or allergy-safe ingredients.
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Preparation Instructions:
In a medium bowl, add the drained tuna fish, mayonnaise, celery, shallot, lemon juice, pickle relish, a pinch of salt, and a few cracks of freshly ground black pepper.
Stir with a fork to combine, breaking up any large chunks of tuna fish as you go. Add more mayo if you'd like smoother, creamier tuna salad. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for a few hours to let the flavors combine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make this French herbed tuna salad?
Drain a 12-oz can of water-packed albacore. In a bowl, combine tuna, 2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, diced celery, diced shallot or red onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish, a pinch of tarragon, salt, and pepper. Break the tuna into smaller flakes with a fork and stir until mixed. Chill a few hours to let the flavors meld.
How can I make the salad creamier or chunkier?
For creamier texture add more mayonnaise a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. For chunkier salad, break the tuna less and use the lower end of the mayo amount. You can also add a splash of olive oil for silkiness without extra mayo.
What can I use instead of mayonnaise?
Swap in plain Greek yogurt for a tangy, lower-fat option. Mashed avocado works for a dairy-free creamy base. For a lighter dressing, use olive oil with a little Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
What is Parisian Shallot-Herb Blend and what can I use instead?
That blend usually pairs minced shallot with French-style herbs like parsley, chives, and tarragon. If you do not have it, use a mix of finely chopped shallot or onion plus a pinch each of chopped parsley and tarragon or chives.
How long will tuna salad keep in the refrigerator?
Store the salad in a covered container in the fridge. Use within 3 to 4 days. Do not leave it out at room temperature for more than 2 hours to avoid food safety risks.
Which type of tuna is best for this recipe?
Water-packed albacore is recommended for a clean, light flavor and flakier texture. Oil-packed tuna gives a richer, more robust taste. Either works, just drain well before mixing.
Is this tuna salad gluten-free and safe for common allergies?
The base ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but check labels on mayonnaise and sweet pickle relish since some brands may contain gluten or cross-contamination. Mayonnaise contains eggs, so it is not egg-free. For egg-free or vegan versions, use mashed chickpeas or mashed avocado with a vegan mayo substitute.
How do I make this French herbed tuna salad?
Drain a 12-oz can of water-packed albacore. In a bowl, combine tuna, 2 to 4 tablespoons mayonnaise, diced celery, diced shallot or red onion, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish, a pinch of tarragon, salt, and pepper. Break the tuna into smaller flakes with a fork and stir until mixed. Chill a few hours to let the flavors meld.
How can I make the salad creamier or chunkier?
For creamier texture add more mayonnaise a tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. For chunkier salad, break the tuna less and use the lower end of the mayo amount. You can also add a splash of olive oil for silkiness without extra mayo.
What can I use instead of mayonnaise?
Swap in plain Greek yogurt for a tangy, lower-fat option. Mashed avocado works for a dairy-free creamy base. For a lighter dressing, use olive oil with a little Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
What is Parisian Shallot-Herb Blend and what can I use instead?
That blend usually pairs minced shallot with French-style herbs like parsley, chives, and tarragon. If you do not have it, use a mix of finely chopped shallot or onion plus a pinch each of chopped parsley and tarragon or chives.
How long will tuna salad keep in the refrigerator?
Store the salad in a covered container in the fridge. Use within 3 to 4 days. Do not leave it out at room temperature for more than 2 hours to avoid food safety risks.
Which type of tuna is best for this recipe?
Water-packed albacore is recommended for a clean, light flavor and flakier texture. Oil-packed tuna gives a richer, more robust taste. Either works, just drain well before mixing.
Is this tuna salad gluten-free and safe for common allergies?
The base ingredients are naturally gluten-free, but check labels on mayonnaise and sweet pickle relish since some brands may contain gluten or cross-contamination. Mayonnaise contains eggs, so it is not egg-free. For egg-free or vegan versions, use mashed chickpeas or mashed avocado with a vegan mayo substitute.
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