Description
This Tuna Egg Salad is a simple yet satisfying dish that combines creamy tuna and hard-boiled eggs with crunchy veggies. Perfect for a healthy lunch or light dinner, it’s full of flavor and packed with protein. Enjoy it on a bed of greens, in a sandwich, or as a wrap!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (5 oz) tuna in water or oil, drained
- 4 large eggs, hard-boiled and chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (or Greek yogurt for a lighter version)
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 tsp paprika (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a pot of water, bringing it to a boil, and then simmering for 10-12 minutes. Once done, remove from the water, let cool, peel, and chop them into small pieces.
- Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, red onion, and celery.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Combine: Pour the dressing over the tuna and egg mixture and stir gently until well combined. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve: Serve the tuna egg salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, in a wrap, or with crackers. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- This salad can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Add avocado for extra creaminess or relish for a touch of sweetness.
- You can use any type of tuna you prefer (chunk light, albacore, etc.).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 225mg