This tuna salad recipe serves as a flavorful base for your creative toppings and serving ideas. Enjoy it as a quick snack with crackers or add leafy greens and hearty toppings, such as avocado, boiled eggs, and cheese for a complete meal.
Drain the tuna. Leave the tuna in the strainer to collect as much excess water as possible.
Zest the lemon. Cut the lemon in half. Juice one half of the lemon. Reserve the zest and juice for the dressing.
Finely dice the red onion, green onion, and carrot.
Mix the drained tuna, mayonnaise, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, pepper, onion, half of the green onion, carrot, and (if using) hot sauce in a bowl until well combined. The tuna salad is ready.