Jimmy John’s Tuna Salad Recipe (Copycat)

This creamy tuna salad mimics the famous Jimmy John’s version. Made with canned tuna, mayo, celery, onion, and a touch of lemon, it’s great in a sandwich or as a low-carb wrap.

Ingredients

• 2 (5 oz) cans of tuna in water, drained
• ½ cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s or similar)
• 2 tbsp finely chopped celery
• 1 tbsp finely minced onion (optional)
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Optional: pinch of sugar (balances flavor)

Directions

1. Drain Tuna:
2. Open and drain the tuna thoroughly.
3. Mix Ingredients:
4. In a bowl, combine tuna, mayonnaise, celery, onion, and lemon juice. Mix well with a fork until creamy.
5. Season:
6. Add salt and pepper to taste. For a slightly sweet touch, add a pinch of sugar.
7. Chill:
8. For best flavor, refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving.
9. Serve:
10. Spoon into your favorite sandwich bread (like French sub rolls), lettuce wraps, or on crackers.