I Didn’t Have the Faintest Idea

onion, radish, or finely chopped pickles.

Can I add eggs?

Absolutely.

Chopped hard-boiled eggs make tuna salad richer and more filling.

Can I add cheese?

You can, although it’s not traditional in every tuna salad.

Cheddar can work surprisingly well if you enjoy a heartier sandwich.

What herbs go well with tuna salad?

Dill, parsley, chives, and celery leaves are all excellent choices.

Why does my tuna salad taste bland?

It may need more salt, acid, or seasoning.

Try a small amount of lemon juice or mustard first, then taste again before adding more salt.

The Little Lesson I Learned

The funny thing about recipes like tuna salad is that they’re easy enough that we rarely stop to think about them.

We make them from memory.

A spoonful here.

A little more mayonnaise there.

Maybe some pickles if we have them.

And somehow, every family develops its own version.

That’s

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