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Easy 10-Minute Tuna Salad Recipe

Here's the tastiest recipe for Easy 10-Minute Tuna Salad that can be served over rice crisps, salad greens, in tortillas or pita bread or in sprouted bread.

4.7 from 140 votes
10 mins
Total Time
2
servings
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Easy 10-Minute Tuna Salad

How to Make the Best Easy 10-Minute Tuna Salad

This easy 10-minute tuna salad is the perfect solution for a quick, satisfying lunch that doesn’t sacrifice flavor. With a combination of briny capers, fresh herbs, and creamy mayo, this tuna salad recipe takes a classic dish and elevates it with bright, bold flavors that keep you coming back for more.

What makes this recipe special is its versatility. You can customize it with your favorite herbs—whether that’s fresh dill for a classic taste, cilantro for a Mexican-inspired twist, or basil for something a little different. The capers and their juice add a tangy depth that sets this tuna salad apart from ordinary versions.

Serve it however you like: piled high on toasted sourdough, tucked into a warm pita, spooned over crisp salad greens, or even nestled in an avocado half for a low-carb option. However you enjoy it, this quick and easy tuna salad is sure to become a lunchtime staple.

Easy 10-Minute Tuna Salad

Easy 10-Minute Tuna Salad

Here's the tastiest recipe for Easy 10-Minute Tuna Salad that can be served over rice crisps, salad greens, in tortillas or pita bread or in sprouted bread.

4.7 from 140 votes
CourseLunch
CuisineAmerican
Keywordtuna salad, easy tuna salad, tuna salad sandwich, quick lunch, healthy lunch
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time0 mins
Total Time10 mins
Servings2 servings
Calories276kcal
AuthorChristina Hill
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Ingredients

Tuna Salad

Optional Additions

Instructions

Making the Tuna Salad

  1. Place the drained tuna in a medium bowl and shred it apart with a fork. Add the onion, herbs, capers, caper juice, and give a good mix. Add any optional additions listed above (not more than 1/2 cup).
  2. Stir in the mayo, starting light, adding more to desired creaminess.
  3. Add mustard.
  4. Add salt and pepper to taste. Add a pinch of cayenne if you like.

Serving

  1. Serve over dressed salad greens, rice crisp, rye crisp, in a warm pita, or tortilla, over sourdough toast, or in an avocado.
  2. Garnish with microgreens, herbs, or avocado. Or make a tuna melt!

Notes

  • Albacore tuna has a milder flavor and firmer texture, making it ideal for this salad.
  • Start with less mayo and add more as needed—you can always add but can't take away.
  • The caper juice adds a briny punch that really elevates the flavor.
  • This tuna salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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