Deliciously Easy Panera Tuna Salad Recipe!
This easy Panera Tuna Salad Recipe is a creamy, tangy, and crunchy copycat version of the classic Panera Bread favorite. Made with albacore tuna, mayo, Dijon mustard, and fresh veggies, it's perfect for sandwiches, salads, or meal prep.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 cans (5 oz each) of solid white albacore tuna (in water, drained)
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: lettuce leaves, tomato slices, and bread for serving
Instructions
- 1
Open and drain the cans of tuna. Place the tuna in a medium-sized mixing bowl and use a fork to break it into small flakes
- 2
Add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice to the tuna. Mix until well combined
- 3
Stir in the finely chopped celery, red onion, and sweet pickle relish. Mix thoroughly to ensure all the ingredients are evenly distributed
- 4
To taste, add more salt and black pepper to the tuna salad. Start with a small amount, taste, and adjust as necessary
- 5
Serve your tuna salad chilled, either on a bed of fresh lettuce, between slices of your favorite bread, or with tomato slices on the side. Enjoy it as a sandwich, a salad, or even a protein-packed dip with crackers.