16 Tuna Salad Recipes From Basic to Extra Flavorful

Keep reading to discover your new favorite tuna salad recipe.

By

Alexandra Domrongchai

Published on June 25, 2024

mid angle looking at two halves of tuna egg salad sandwich stacked on top another, with a side of pickle spears and chips

Eaten as-is, on a salad, in a sandwich, or with crackers, tuna salad can really do it all. And the best part is that you can make it with virtually anything you have on hand, including ingredients like mayonnaise, avocado, lemon, celery, and even chickpeas. To celebrate the near-endless possibilities of tuna salad, we've rounded up our best tuna salad recipes that include everything from a tuna egg salad to a delicious tuna macaroni salad.

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Quick Tuna Salad

overhead shot of two open face tuna sandwiches on a white plate with gherkins and potato chips — Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"I love this recipe. It reminds me of the tuna sandwiches my mother made for my school lunch! Try it with canned salmon and a squeeze of lemon. Delicious! Thanks for the recipe and bringing back happy memories!" — ShellyCooks

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Avocado Tuna Salad

mid angle looking into avocado tuna salad cut in half and stacked on top of one another — DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

"This was really good and healthy. Will definitely add this to my list of good recipes! Didn’t change a thing." — BarbieLee

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Barbie's Tuna Salad

low angle looking at two halves of Barbie's tuna salad sandwiches on a plate — DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

"Incredible! I made the recipe as written except I subbed fresh minced red onion which I already had on hand. Served on toasted sourdough bread with crisp lettuce leaves. Will try as a spread with crackers next time around. Great update on the classic tuna sandwich!" — Gucci Girl

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Tuna Fish Salad

close up on a tuna fish salad on toasted bread and a side of chips — Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"Very tasty! I added some hot peppers to give it a little kick. There's a lot of flavors going on in this tuna salad, which balances the tuna instead of featuring it. I served it on toast and lettuce, though crackers would really highlight the flavors." — Etcbeatty

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Tuna Egg Sandwich

mid angle looking at two halves of tuna egg salad sandwich stacked on top another, with a side of pickle spears and chips

"This was so perfect. I made this earlier this week and I ate it everyday for lunch at school. I had followed the directions 100%. Very nice and refreshing. I had added a couple dashes of hot sauce, it is a tuna habit of mine." — Ajaderecio

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Tuna Macaroni Salad

slight high angle shot of tuna macaroni salad in a green bowl — Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

"I've made this several times over the years! I use frozen peas instead of canned peas, and I like to use bowtie pasta instead of elbows. It just makes for a pretty presentation if I'm serving it to guests or at a potluck, but really any kind of pasta is great for this salad. I have also been known to toss in a few thin strips of jarred pimientos for color and a little briny flavor." — Jerrilynn

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Best Ever Tuna Salad

Best Ever Tuna Salad

"Excellent recipe that I have used time and time again since I found it." — Blakstarn

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Tuna Salad with Eggs and Pickles

tuna salad on a plate with tomatoes

"My entire family truly enjoyed eating this dish and everyone rated it a "5." I will definitely make this dish again and again as this was mighty tasty." — Peggy

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Virgina's Tuna Salad

close up view of Tuna Salad with tomato slices and lettuce on a plate — cookin'mama

"This was an excellent tuna salad recipe. I added chopped onions to mine and it came out yummy! Thanks so much!" — Tonya

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Mediterranean Tuna Salad

close up view of Healthier Mediterranean Tuna Salad with red onions garnished with fresh herbs on a white plate — Mareefer09

"OMG... This was soooo good! This is my first review as I normally don't do them! I made it exactly as described. You could eat it with salad, wraps, toast, sandwich, lettuce wraps or straight up as I did! Thank you to who ever posted it!" — Brianm96754

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No-Mayo Mediterranean Tuna Salad

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

"I quite enjoyed this tuna salad; definitely a step up from the usual varieties! The hummus was a great addition (I used lemon hummus) and I loved the saltiness from the olives (I used Kalamata). I served this over lettuce leaves for a lower-carb option." — France C

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Italian-Style Tuna Salad

high angle looking down at a bowl of Italian-style tuna salad — dotdash meredith food studios

"This recipe is very good! It satisfies especially by adding a bit more protein with the egg like in the picture. I personally made it for two and added a bit more of the red wine vinegar which I like. I however, used the full can of tuna. For a light dinner or lunch this is fantastic." — Plates4u

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Chickpea Tuna Salad

chickpea tuna salad — Chef Mo

"I loved the ingredients but wanted to put this into an ancient grain wrap. So I ran the chickpeas through a food processor to break them down a bit. Simply delicious. The lime makes it." — Maria's Kitchen

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Zesty Tuna Salad

close up view of Zesty Tuna Salad over tomatoes, lettuce and toast — cookin'mama

"I made this again for lunch today and it was delicious! I added a little garlic powder and increased the mayo. Serve it on toast or with a garden salad inside a hollowed out tomato or red pepper and it's a lite lunch." — Jillian

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Carrie's Garlic Pesto Tuna Salad Sandwiches

tuna salad on a sandwich

"So good! I am glad I found this recipe as I was looking to use up leftover pesto that I had made in something that didn’t involve pasta. I also substituted garlic powder and left out the mustard. I will definitely be making this again!" — Elyshia Reis

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Tuna Salad with Cranberries

close up view of Tuna Salad with Cranberries on hear shaped pieces of bread, on a wooden surface — Tammy Lynn

"This is wonderful! Now I will always have cranberries stocked so I can make these sandwiches." — Fushigina_tenkousei

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