Canned White Albacore Tuna

Keep unopened cans in a cool, dark pantry. Once opened, transfer any leftover tuna to an airtight container and refrigerate.

Drain the tuna well to avoid making your dishes too watery.

For best flavor, use tuna packed in olive oil when possible.

Mix with mayonnaise, celery, and onion for a classic tuna salad.

Flake tuna into pasta sauces or casseroles for added protein.

Mayonnaise

Celery

Red onion

Lemon juice

Dill pickles

Avocado

Pasta

Bread

Not draining the tuna sufficiently, leading to a soupy consistency.

Overmixing tuna salad, which can make the texture mushy.

Using low-quality canned tuna in recipes where the tuna flavor is prominent.