Virgina's Tuna Salad Recipe
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Virgina's Tuna Salad

By: KRISTIEV 
"This was always a summer Saturday favorite for my grandparents and I. Great served on a large lettuce leaf. You may also add grapes or chopped apples if you wish."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (34)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 3 (6 ounce) cans tuna, drained and flaked
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Place egg in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat. Cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, peel and chop.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together tuna and mayonnaise. Mix in egg, celery, relish and black pepper.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 252 | Total Fat: 10.6g | Cholesterol: 95mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
A hard boiled egg in tuna salad is such a nice addition. I like to add chopped onion and green...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by Jillian Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very nice tuna salad recipe, but maybe there's a misprint here - the recipe says to use 3 (6...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2003 by Rebslo   view full review
Very easy and simple, but a little plain for my taste.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 7, 2008 by ~TxCin~ILove2Ck   view full review
This is a great base recipe and just needed a little tweaking to make a great sandwich. I had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2003 by NJSS2000   view full review
I liked the addition of the egg. This is a great tuna salad recipe. Thanks Kristie.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2003 by CELIAMAE   view full review
Great, traditional Tuna Salad.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 20, 2003 by ULTRATECH   view full review
This is exactly the recipe I was looking for. "Like mom used to make!" Thanks!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2003 by TODDSMOM   view full review
I USED THIS RECIPE WHEN MY FUSSY SONINLAW CAME TO VISIT. hE THOUGHT IT WAS WAS WONDERFUL. i...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 18, 2003 by KARENTERRY   view full review
Really enjoyed the recipe, just like mom used to make and that is what i was looking for!! Karen
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2010 by ARMYWIFE99   view full review
This is the best if you just want that old fashioned tuna salad...reminds me of what I grew up...

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