How To Make Black Folks Tuna Salad Recipe Like A Pro
This Black Folks Tuna Salad Recipe is a flavorful Southern-style dish made with tuna, hard-boiled eggs, mayo, relish, and bold seasonings. It’s quick to prepare, perfect for sandwiches or crackers, and packed with classic soul food flavor.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 10 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cans of tuna in water, drained
- 3 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
- 1/4 cup diced celery
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- 1
First things first, make sure your tuna is well-drained. Too much liquid can make the salad soggy. Chop your hard-boiled eggs, celery, and red onion
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped eggs, celery, and red onion. Give it a good mix to break up the tuna chunks
- 3
Add the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and Dijon mustard to the tuna mixture. Stir until everything is well combined and creamy
- 4
Now, let’s bring in the flavors. Add the paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the lemon juice for a hint of freshness. Mix everything thoroughly
- 5
Always taste your tuna salad before serving. This is the time to adjust the seasoning. Need a bit more salt? Go for it. Want more tang? Add a little more lemon juice or relish
- 6
Transfer your Black Folks Tuna Salad to a serving bowl. You can garnish it with chopped fresh parsley if you like. Serve it chilled, and enjoy!