Enjoy Creamier, Flavor-Filled Tuna Salad With One Southern Ingredient

There are countless ways to kick up the flavor of tuna salad. One method is to mix it with pimento cheese — a creamy blend of mayonnaise, cheddar, and pimento peppers.

Pimento peppers have a mild, sweet peppery flavor similar to a roasted red pepper. You can find pimento cheese in any grocery store in the South, but it’s also easy to make.

To make the dish, substitute the mayonnaise in your regular recipe entirely with the pimento cheese. Be sure to make the tuna salad by hand instead of in a food processor.

The rich, creamy cheddar, paired with the acidity from the pimentos, adds a perfect flavor balance to the dish. For 2 ounces of canned tuna, use 1 to 2 tablespoons of cheese.