While we love many kinds of tuna salad, this classic version tops them all. The crispy celery and red onion give add zest and crunch, while mayonnaise and touch of mustard marry it all together.
Our favorite potato salad kicks up the traditional mayonnaise base with chopped dill pickles and the pickle brine for extra tang. Scallions, celery and parsley add freshness and crunch, while hard-boiled eggs make it a meal.
Chhonk, or an aromatic mixture of spices cooked in fat, will become your new go-to technique for salads like this one, which uses carrots and the South Indian spice combo of mustard seeds and curry leaves.