Tuna salad gets a bad rap — it brings to mind boring packed lunches that we would have gladly trade for someone's bag of Cheetos back in the day. But if you only think of elementary school bartering systems and brown paper bags, it's time to take a second look. A can of tuna salad is not only cheap, it can be stored nearly indefinitely, making it the perfect pantry item to keep on hand for days when you have no idea what to make.
When that day inevitably comes, you don't have to be stuck with just your average tuna salad, either. Ahead, find eight ways to make a tuna salad sandwich that would have been a great bargaining chip once upon a time — and will still make your coworkers jealous today.
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