You can still use it, but try to remove as much oil as possible. Place the tuna in a fine-mesh strainer and rinse it thoroughly under cold running water. After rinsing, press down on the tuna to extract as much moisture as you can.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "How should I store tuna salad?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
Store the tuna salad in an airtight container in the coldest part of your refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. If you plan to pack sandwiches for a picnic or use the tuna salad as an appetizer, make sure to return it to the fridge or cooler within 2 hours if the temperature is below 90°F, or within 1 hour if it's 90°F or above. Regardless of the temperature, it is always safer to place the tuna salad back in the refrigerator as soon as possible.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "What are the signs that my tuna salad has gone bad?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
It's important to always check the color, smell and consistency. Telltale signs it's time to toss it: The color is no longer pink but gray or brown, smells kind of like ammonia and is slimy. If you ignore these icky red flags and take a bite, you'll likely want to spit it out. If you don't, there may be stomach discomfort in 1 to 24 hours.<\/p>" } } , { "@type": "Question", "name": "What should I serve with a tuna salad?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "
For a tuna salad sandwich or lettuce wrap, consider pairing it with our Cucumber-Blueberry Spinach Salad<\/a> or Massaged Kale Salad<\/a>. You can also serve it alongside a pile of Roasted Fingerling Potatoes<\/a> or Crispy Air-Fried French Fries<\/a>. If you're offering it as an appetizer, simply provide a basket of sturdy crackers along with some raw vegetables or seasonal fruit.<\/p>"
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