Calling all pickle lovers and honestly everyone because this dill pickle tuna salad is going to become your new obsession. You’ve got crunch from the pickles and celery, tanginess from the pickle juice and lime juice, freshness from the herbs, and a little kick from the pickled jalapeno – it’s truly the most perfect combination. I’ve been making variations of this for years – but keep coming back to this one. Whether you’re piling it onto a sandwich, scooping it up with crackers, or enjoying it straight from the bowl (no judgment here!), this easy recipe will be your new go-to.
Why I love this recipe:
- It’s loaded with fresh herbs and flavor from the pickles and pickle juice, so it only uses a tiny bit of mayo for flavor and creaminess.
- It’s a great healthy meal prep option that’s high in protein, and satiating enough for a snack with crackers, or on toast/in sandwiches for an easy and fresh lunch. Pro tip: add some pickle potato chips to your tuna sandwich for a pickle explosion!
- I’ve made variations of this tuna salad for a few years now, and even missing a few ingredients or adding what I have, the base of this recipe is just so good.
Dill Pickle Tuna Salad
- Total Time: 10
- Yield: 4 1x
Description
Calling all pickle lovers and honestly everyone because this dill pickle tuna salad is going to become your new obsession. You’ve got crunch from the pickles and celery, tanginess from the pickle juice and lime juice, freshness from the herbs, and a little kick from the pickled jalapeno – it’s truly the most perfect combination.
Ingredients
For the Dill Pickle Tuna Salad:
- 2 5oz cans tuna, drained
- ¼ small red onion, finely diced
- 2 ribs celery, sliced in half lengthwise and diced
- 1–2 tbsps pickled jalapeno, chopped (depending on spice preference)
- ¼ cup diced dill pickles
- 2 tbsps mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- ½ tsp Garlic powder
- ½ tsp Taco seasoning
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- 2 tbsps fresh chopped dill
- 3 tbsps chopped cilantro
- Juice from 1 lime or lemon
- 2 hard boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
Instructions
For the Dill Pickle Tuna Salad:
- Add red onions to a large bowl with lime juice and a pinch of salt to mellow out the harsh flavors of the onion while you chop your ingredients.
- Add tuna, celery, pickled jalapeno, pickles, mayonnaise, yellow mustard, garlic powder, taco seasoning, pickle juice, dill, cilantro, and boiled eggs if using. Mix until well combined.
- Serve with crackers or in a sandwich and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No Cook