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Tuna Salad

Canned tuna mixed with mayonnaise, celery, and dijon mustard, a cold, chunky mix eaten on bread or over greens.

Where it comes from

Canned tuna gave households a shelf-stable protein that needed no cooking, and binding it with mayonnaise turned dry, flaked fish into something spreadable enough for a sandwich.

What cooks argue about

Cooks argue over draining the tuna fully dry before mixing, which keeps the salad from turning watery, or leaving in a little liquid, which adds moisture but can thin the mayonnaise.

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