Description
Panera’s signature tuna salad brings coastal freshness to your kitchen with minimal effort. Crafted from simple ingredients, this light and zesty blend delivers restaurant-quality flavor you can easily recreate at home.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 (6 ounces / 170 grams) can tuna, drained
Vegetables:
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style prepared mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Empty tuna into a mixing bowl, draining excess liquid completely to prevent watery consistency.
- Incorporate mayonnaise, creating a smooth and creamy base for the salad.
- Add sweet pickle relish and Dijon mustard, stirring to distribute flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Finely dice celery and onion, ensuring uniform small pieces for balanced texture and even distribution.
- Gently fold chopped vegetables into the tuna mixture, maintaining a light and airy texture.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Thoroughly blend all ingredients until well combined, ensuring no dry spots remain.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and develop depth.
- Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve chilled on fresh bread, crackers, or atop a crisp salad for a refreshing meal.
Notes
- Drain tuna completely to prevent watery consistency and ensure a creamy texture.
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for half the mayonnaise to reduce calories and add protein.
- Dice celery and onions finely to distribute flavor evenly and prevent large chunks in the salad.
- Adjust seasoning by adding a pinch of salt or extra mustard for enhanced taste profile, depending on personal preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg