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RECIPE FOR TUNA SALAD WITH EGGS

Savory Recipe for Tuna Salad with Eggs You’ll Crave Daily

Delicious recipe for tuna salad with eggs combining protein-rich ingredients, perfect for lunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Tuna, drained Preferably packed in water
  • 4 large Hard Boiled Eggs Chopped
  • ½ cup Celery, finely chopped For crunch
  • ¼ cup Red Onion, finely chopped To taste
  • ¼ cup Dill Pickles, chopped Or relish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions, sliced For garnish
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped Optional
For the Dressing
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise Or Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard To taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice Best fresh
  • 1 dash Hot Sauce Adjust to spice preference
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika For garnish
  • Salt To taste
  • Pepper To taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Instant Pot
  • Fine-Mesh Strainer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, and paprika. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
  2. Hard-boil your eggs using your preferred method. Once done, cool in an ice bath, peel, and chop.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine drained tuna, chopped eggs, celery, red onion, pickles, and green onions. Stir gently to combine.
  4. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and fold until well coated.
  5. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, lemon juice, or hot sauce as desired. Serve in sandwiches, lettuce wraps, or as is.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 25gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Customize ingredients as desired.

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