Description
A classic and comforting tuna egg salad made with creamy dressing, hearty tuna, and protein-packed eggs, perfect for lunches or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/3 cup mayo
- 1/2 tablespoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 (3.5oz) cans tuna, drained and flaked
- 3 chilled hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish
Instructions
- Mix the mayo, dijon mustard, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until a creamy dressing forms.
- Add the flaked tuna, chopped eggs, red onion, and pickle relish to the bowl.
- Toss gently to ensure everything is well coated in the dressing.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve the salad over greens, on toast, or with crackers and fresh-cut veggies.
Notes
Add fresh herbs like dill or parsley for an added burst of freshness. A squeeze of lemon juice brightens the dish without overpowering it.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
Keywords: tuna salad, healthy salad, egg salad, easy recipe, summer dish
