like the most boring step in the recipe.
It may also be one of the most important.
If you leave too much liquid in the tuna, that moisture gets mixed into the mayonnaise and can make the salad loose and watery.
Drain the tuna thoroughly before mixing.
For particularly wet tuna, gently press it against the side of a fine-mesh strainer or use the back of a spoon to remove excess liquid.
Just don’t squeeze it until it’s completely dry and crumbly.
We want tender tuna—not
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