$2.49 
Sizes & Ordering Options
| Option | Price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Tuna Salad (Individual Size (10 oz.)) | $3.99 | 530 |
| Catering | $29.99 | 6190 |
* Prices may vary by location. Last updated 08 August 2026.
About Tuna Salad
Golden Corral Tuna Salad costs from $3.99 as a To Go item and carries 530 calories. It sits on the cold salad bar: flaked tuna in a light mayonnaise dressing with celery and onion, mixed to hold together on a cracker rather than run off it.
Tuna salad is the protein most guests forget the salad bar carries. Spoon it onto greens instead of taking a second hot plate and the tray gets considerably lighter. It also works on a yeast roll as a sandwich. The recipe below balances the mayo so the tuna still tastes like tuna.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · Based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Nutrient Amount % DV
Calories 530 kcal 27%
Nutritional values are based on standard recipes and may vary by location or customization. Compare this item with the rest of the menu on our Golden Corral Nutrition Facts page. Updated 08 August 2026.
How to Make Tuna Salad at Home?
Good tuna salad is a ratio problem: enough mayonnaise to bind, not enough to hide the fish. Drain the tuna thoroughly or the dressing turns watery in the bowl.
Ingredients
Salad
Directions
0 of 8 steps
Tips
- Chunk light in water, not oil. Oil packed tuna makes the dressing greasy.
- Lemon juice is what keeps it from tasting flat and heavy.
- Make it the same day. Tuna salad does not improve overnight.
Variations
- Add chopped dill pickle instead of sweet relish for a sharper salad.
- Swap half the mayo for Greek yogurt to lighten it.
- Add curry powder and raisins for a completely different direction.
Serving Ideas
- Spoon over a garden salad instead of taking a second hot plate.
- Build a sandwich on a yeast roll with lettuce and tomato.
- Serve with crackers as a starter while the table fills.
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Tuna Salad FAQ
How much is tuna salad at Golden Corral?
The To Go item costs from $3.99. On the buffet it is part of the cold salad bar, included in the buffet price.
How many calories are in Golden Corral tuna salad?
The To Go portion carries 530 calories. Tuna itself is lean, so the mayonnaise carries most of the calories.
Where is tuna salad on the buffet?
The refrigerated salad bar alongside coleslaw, potato salad and seafood salad, not on the hot line.
Does tuna salad contain allergens?
Fish and egg at minimum, since mayonnaise is egg based. Guests with a fish allergy should avoid the whole cold salad section for cross contact reasons.
Is tuna salad a good low carb option?
Yes, relative to most buffet items. Spooned over greens it makes one of the lower carbohydrate plates available on the line.
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