Frugal Living Today

Michael’s Frugal Tuna Salad

Tuna salad is a perennial favorite for many families. It can also be simple and inexpensive to make and enjoy. Here is my own personal recipe for Tuna Salad:

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can, chunk light tuna in water
• 2 Tablespoons, mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon, yellow mustard
• 1 hard boiled egg, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons, onion, chopped
• 2 Tablespoons of sweet relish
• salt & pepper

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Drain tuna and add to a small bowl.
2. Add chopped egg, onion and relish and mix well.
3. Add mayo and mustard and stir well to mix thoroughly.

SERVING OPTIONS

• Tuna Salad Sandwiches: There’s nothing better than two slices of wheat bread, some fresh sliced tomato and a good helping of tuna salad.
• Tuna Salad Salad: Take a bowl of your favorite salad greens, toss in some carrots, celery, tomato (or anything else you like), add a touch of homemade dressing (like my simple balsamic vinaigrette) and a scoop of tuna salad. Simple, delicious, healthy and frugal!
• Tuna Melt: Two slices of bread, a slice (or two) of cheese and tuna. Make it in a pan like you would make a grilled cheese and you have a warm and delicious quick meal that is sure to please.

MICHAEL’S NOTES
When I make tuna salad I usually make a double batch so that I have enough for two sandwiches and a salad proper. That means I have prepared three lunches for myself at one time which can be a tremendous time and money saver. Another added benefit is that already having something ready and waiting in the fridge means that I am far less likely to skip a meal (which I do way too often anyway). Skipping meals can lower your energy and your productivity as well as leading to inevitable overeating later.