🥪 Jersey Mike's Tuna Salad
Recreate the famous Jersey Mike's Tuna Salad at home with just four simple ingredients. This creamy and flavorful salad is perfect for sandwiches or as a standalone dish.
Dietary: dairy-free
Category: main
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) Chunk Light Tuna (substitutions: Albacore Tuna)
- 1 cup Mayonnaise (substitutions: Greek yogurt, Avocado)
- 1 oz Black Pepper (substitutions: White pepper)
- 1 1/2 cups (sliced) Celery (substitutions: Cucumber, Green bell pepper)
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Can opener
- Spoon
Instructions
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Step 1: Open 2 cans of Chunk Light Tuna and drain the liquid.
What to look for: The tuna should be mostly dry with minimal liquid remaining.
Watch out: Don't skip draining the tuna well to avoid a watery salad.
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Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna with 1 cup of mayonnaise.
What to look for: The mixture should be creamy and well combined.
Watch out: Avoid adding too much mayonnaise at once; mix gradually.
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Step 3: Add 1 oz of black pepper to the tuna mixture.
What to look for: The mixture should have a visible speckling of black pepper.
Watch out: Adjust the pepper to taste; too much can overpower the flavor.
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Step 4: Stir in 1 1/2 cups of sliced celery until evenly distributed.
What to look for: Celery pieces should be mixed throughout the tuna salad.
Watch out: Chop the celery finely for better texture in the salad.
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