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Barbie’s Creamy Tuna Salad Recipe

4.7 from 87 reviews

Barbie’s Tuna Salad is a quick and flavorful cold salad featuring tender white tuna mixed with mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and a blend of savory herbs and spices. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a protein-packed snack.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 (7 ounce) can white tuna, drained and flaked
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Spices and Herbs

  • ⅛ teaspoon dried minced onion flakes
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • ¼ teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 pinch garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Drain and Flake Tuna: Open the can of white tuna, drain out any liquid, then use a fork to flake the tuna into small pieces to ensure even mixing.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In a medium-sized bowl, add the flaked tuna, mayonnaise or salad dressing, sweet pickle relish, and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Add Spices and Herbs: Sprinkle in the dried minced onion flakes, dried parsley, dried dill weed, curry powder, and a pinch of garlic powder over the mixture.
  4. Mix Well: Use a spoon to thoroughly blend all ingredients until evenly combined and creamy.
  5. Chill and Serve: For best flavor, refrigerate the tuna salad for at least 30 minutes before serving. Serve chilled as a sandwich filling, with crackers, or over a bed of greens.

Notes

  • You can adjust the mayonnaise quantity to taste for creaminess.
  • Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Add chopped celery or onions for extra crunch.
  • This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Serve with lettuce or tomato slices for a fresh sandwich.

Keywords: tuna salad, quick tuna recipe, easy salad, mayonnaise tuna, picnic food, sandwich filling