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Tuna Egg Salad

Creamy Tuna Egg Salad Recipe Ready in Just 20 Minutes

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A simple and healthy tuna egg salad with fresh ingredients. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 large eggs, hard-boiled
  • 1 can tuna (5 oz), drained
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ cup celery, diced
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill (or 1 teaspoon dried dill)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 4 leaves lettuce (optional, for serving)
  • Crackers or bread (optional, for serving)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan, cover eggs with water and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover the pan, remove from heat, and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool for a few minutes.
  3. Drain tuna and place in a mixing bowl. Break it up into smaller pieces with a fork.
  4. Peel and chop the cooled eggs into small pieces. Add to the bowl with tuna.
  5. Add mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery, red onion, dill, salt, and pepper to the bowl. Mix well.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  7. Serve on lettuce leaves or with crackers/bread as desired.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
  • Replace mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
  • Use canned tuna in water for a lower-fat option.
  • Pat dry tuna and boiled eggs to prevent a watery salad.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Boiling, Mixing
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg