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Tuna Salad

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My favorite place to grab lunch while shopping is the Mermaid Bar at Neiman Marcus NorthPark. They offer the beloved salad trio, which includes their famous tuna salad. I tested multiple tuna salad recipes and quickly discovered that the water chestnuts make their tuna salad stand out. I love the crunch the water chestnuts add and it pairs so well with the tuna flavor. This recipe can be altered based on personal preference, I like to cut down the amount of mayonnaise and add more pecans. Enjoy! xoxo

Images via Alex Phillips.

Print Tuna Salad Recipe.

9 oz. chunk white albacore tuna in spring water, drained

1/2 cup finely diced celery

1/2 cup sliced water chestnuts, drained

1/2 cup mayonnaise

3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecan pieces

1 Tablespoon lemon juice

In a large bowl, lightly break up the tuna with a fork. Add the celery, water chestnuts, pecans, mayo, and lemon juice. Mix well to combine, and season to taste with salt and pepper. Store in the refrigerator for up to two days, but because the nuts can get soggy, it is best served immediately.