It adds an extra boost of flavor.

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

I grew up ontuna salad.

It was simple and delicious.

Tuna salad getting mixed together with a fork in a white bowl

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

I still make it the same way for my daughter, but we dont mind givingnew versions a try.

Thats how we started adding diced pimento to our tuna salad.

Since Im a recipe developer, my family is pretty used to me experimenting with their favorite dishes.

Two slices of bread with tuna salad, next to carrot sticks and potato chips on a plate

Simply Recipes / Sara Haas

Sometimes, they like this, but often, they dont.

One day, I was making tuna salad when suddenly a thought came to mind.

It turned out to be thebestdecision.

A hand grabbing one of two slices of bread with tuna salad, next to carrot sticks and potato chips on a plate

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I pulled the jar out of the refrigerator, scooped a tablespoon, and added it to my tuna.

My daughter watched the whole thing happen and was shockingly supportive of the experimentation.

We both tried it and agreed it was a delicious modification.

Ready to give it a try?

Drain a five-ounce can of skipjack or lighttunathen flake it into a bowl.

Toss everything gently to combine.

Season with black pepper and enjoy on bread or crackers.

Tips for Making My Tuna Salad