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Tuna salad (deli)
Creamy and savory, with a mild fishy note and some crunch from added vegetables.
Lens analyzedDeli tuna salad is canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise and usually celery, onion, or relish, sold pre-made in a deli case for sandwiches or scooping onto greens. Deli versions tend to be creamier and more heavily seasoned than a quick homemade batch.
Where it comes from
Tuna salad became a deli-counter staple in North America as canned tuna turned a coastal food into a pantry item nationwide, and delis began premaking mayonnaise-based salads as a fast lunch option starting in the mid-20th century.
Buying it
Check the sell-by date on the deli container closely, since mayonnaise-based salads spoil faster than most other deli items.
Storing it
Mayonnaise-based salads don't hold up well outside the fridge, so refrigerate it right away and finish it by the date on the container.
Keeps about 3 days in the fridge.
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