see tuna packed in water or oil.
Tuna Packed in Water
This is a popular choice for a lighter tuna salad.
It tends to have a cleaner, less rich flavor and works particularly well when you’re adding mayonnaise or another creamy dressing.
Tuna Packed in Oil
Oil-packed tuna can have a richer, more pronounced flavor.
If you enjoy a more luxurious tuna salad, it can be delicious—but make sure you drain it well so the finished salad doesn’t become oily.
Solid, Chunk, or Flaked Tuna?
This mostly comes down to texture.
Larger pieces give you a chunkier tuna salad, while smaller flakes blend more easily with the dressing.
There’s no single correct choice.
And honestly, that’s one of the best things about tuna salad.
You get to decide what you like.
The Secret Is Draining the Tuna Properly
This sounds like the most boring step in the recipe.
It may
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