Too Easy: Smoked Tuna Salad

Name: Too Easy: Smoked Tuna Salad
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 9 oz smoked, canned yellowfin tuna; 6 tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise; 2 tbsp green onions, minced; 2 tbsp capers; 2 tbsp Kansas Flavor Bread and Butter Jalapeño Relish; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp Kozlik’s Dijon Mustard; Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub, to taste; 1/4 cup Colonial Chile Crunch

Feb 27, 2025 • Tom Jackson

Smoked tuna salad just got a serious upgrade! This isn't your typical tuna salad—it's bold, smoky, and packed with flavor, thanks to our popular Cattleman’s Lone Star Brisket Rub and a kick of heat from Colonial Chili Crunch. Whether you're piling it onto a sandwich, scooping it with crackers, or enjoying it straight from the bowl, this elevated twist on a classic is guaranteed to impress. Simple, satisfying, and full of depth—this is tuna salad, but better.

Too Easy: Smoked Tuna Salad

Tom Jackson

Rated 5.0 stars by 1 users

Cuisine

American

Servings

3

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

0 minutes

Calories

440

Welcome to another installment of our Too Easy series—where we keep things simple, quick, and downright delicious! This Smoked Tuna Salad takes minimal effort but delivers maximum flavor. No boring tuna salad here—just an elevated, smoky, and slightly spicy twist that’s perfect for sandwiches, crackers, or straight from the bowl. Easy to make, impossible to resist!

Ingredients

For the Tuna Salad

9 oz smoked, canned yellowfin tuna
6 tbsp Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise
2 tbsp green onions, minced
2 tbsp capers
2 tbsp Kansas Flavor Bread and Butter Jalapeño Relish
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Kozlik’s Dijon Mustard
Cattleman’s Grill Lone Star Brisket Rub, to taste
1/4 cup Colonial Chile Crunch

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Directions

For the Tuna Salad

Mix the tuna, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, dijon and pickles.
Serve over lettuce, topped with Chile Crunch, as a sandwich or with chips for dipping.

Recipe Note

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

You might think canned tuna has a strong, fishy taste, but that’s often due to lower-quality options. High-quality canned tuna, especially those packed in olive oil or sustainably caught varieties, have a milder, cleaner flavor with a rich, buttery texture. Look for tuna labeled as pole-and-line caught or wild-caught, and opt for brands that use solid fillets rather than flakes for the best taste and texture. Draining and lightly rinsing tuna can also help remove any excess brine or oil that might contribute to a stronger flavor. Investing in better-quality canned tuna can completely transform your dishes—no overpowering fishiness, just pure, delicious seafood flavor!