How To Make Black Folks Tuna Salad Recipe Like A Pro

Hey y’all! I’m excited to share my Black Folks Tuna Salad Recipe with you. This isn’t your average tuna salad; it’s packed with soul, flavor, and love.

Perfect for a quick lunch, a light dinner, or a side dish for family gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress. It’s nutritious, easy to make, and oh-so-delicious.

Let’s get into the details and start cooking!

Black Folks Tuna Salad Recipe

Recipe Overview

  • Course: Main Course, Salad
  • Cuisine: Soul Food, American
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Calories Per Serving: 250

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make this mouth-watering tuna salad:

  • 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)
Black Folks Tuna Salad Recipe
Black Folks Tuna Salad Recipe

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare The Ingredients

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.

Step 2: Mix The Base

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.

Step 3: Add The Creamy Components

Add the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and Dijon mustard to the tuna mixture. Stir until everything is well combined and creamy.

Step 4: Season To Perfection

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.

Step 5: Taste And Adjust

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.

Step 6: Serve And Enjoy

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!

Tips For The Perfect Black Folks Tuna Salad

  • Use High-Quality Tuna: The better the tuna, the better the salad. Opt for solid white albacore tuna if you can.
  • Chill Before Serving: Letting the salad chill for at least an hour helps the flavors meld together.
  • Eggs are Key: Don’t skip the hard-boiled eggs. They add a creamy texture and richness that’s essential to this recipe.

Conclusion

There you have it, folks! A simple yet delicious Black Folks Tuna Salad Recipe that’s sure to become a favorite in your household.

It’s a classic with a soul food twist, perfect for any occasion. I hope you get as much pleasure from cooking and eating this as I do.

Don’t forget to share your thoughts and any tweaks you make in the comments below. Happy cooking!

Black Folks Tuna Salad Recipe

How To Make Black Folks Tuna Salad Recipe Like A Pro

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 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
 

Step 1: Prepare The Ingredients

  • 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.

Step 2: Mix The Base

  • 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.

Step 3: Add The Creamy Components

  • Add the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, and Dijon mustard to the tuna mixture. Stir until everything is well combined and creamy.

Step 4: Season To Perfection

  • 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.

Step 5: Taste And Adjust

  • 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.

Step 6: Serve And Enjoy

  • 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!
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