Best Ever Tuna Egg Salad

This popular springtime dish is tasty, nutritious and perfect for a light lunch, snack or for entertaining!

Egg salad and dill in a bowl with croissants on the side

I've been a big fan of egg salad for years, but as a meal, it always made me feel like I needed more to eat to be satisfied. Last year when I shared my recipe with a friend, she said "try it with tuna!" Bam! Deliciousness and fullness achieved!

This Best Ever Tuna Egg Salad is loaded with delicious flavor and takes minimal time and prep work! It's so nice to have ready in the refrigerator for lunch during a busy work week. It's also great to bring it to potlucks as a yummy, hearty appetizer!

With 13 grams of protein, 8 grams of fat (made with light tuna and mayonnaise), and only 4 grams of carbohydrates, it makes for a super satisfying and healthy meal idea. If you aren't a big fan of tuna or canned fish, you might find yourself changing your mind with this one!

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What You’ll Need

Hard Boiled Eggs
Canned Tuna
Green Onions
Fresh Dill
Celery
Sweet Relish
Dijon Mustard
Mayonnaise
Optional: Croissants, Crackers, Bread, Wrap or Lettuce

Ingredient Amounts Listed in the Recipe Card Below

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Tools You’ll Need

Large Bowl
Can Opener
Spatula

Why You’ll Like Best Ever Tuna Egg Salad

It's rich in protein so it's super satisfying!
It's budget-friendly compared to other protein sources!
It's a quick and convenient lunch or snack!
It's simple to make and versatile to your taste preference!

How to Make This Recipe

In a medium bowl, combine the chopped hard-boiled eggs, drained tuna, green onions, dill, celery, dijon mustard, and mayonnaise. Fold until well-combined.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, or store in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Serve on a bed of lettuce, with crackers, on a croissant, on bread or with crackers.

Served on a croissant sandwich with fresh veggies and grapes

Tips and Substitutions

Regular or light mayonnaise of different varieties all work great in this easy Best Ever Tuna Egg Salad.
The yolks can be removed and the whites of the eggs only used if desired. In this case, you might want to increase the eggs to 4-6 egg whites.
Don't over mix as this will thin down the mixture too much and make it runny.
Ensure all of the wet ingredients are drained well as it can also make the mixture too runny.
Once the Tuna Egg Salad has been seasoned and folded, taste for a balance of flavors. You might want to add more onion, sweet relish, dijon salt, and/or black pepper.
Other yummy additions to this tuna salad are:
- Chopped Avocado
- Cooked and Crumbled Bacon
- Diced Bell Pepper
- Various Types of Diced Onions
- Lemon Juice
- Other Fresh Herbs
- Your Favorite Small Pasta
Quick Best Ever Tuna Egg Salad can be served in a lot of ways. Here are some of our favorites:
- On a Croissant
- On Light Bread
- With Crackers
- In a Wrap
- On a Bed of Lettuce
- In a Lettuce Wrap
- With Cloud Bread
- In Hulled Out Tomatoes
- On a Halved and Pitted Avocado
Best Ever Tuna Egg Salad can be served with so many side dishes:
- Soup
- Fresh Fruit
- Fresh Veggies
- Chips
- Salad

Best Ever Tuna Egg Salad in a bowl ready to be served, with croissants on the side

Storage

Stored in an airtight container, Best Ever Tuna Egg Salad will keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezing doesn't work well with this dish.
If served at a gathering and left out at room temperature longer than 2 hours, discard it as it's not safe to eat.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of canned tuna should I buy?

There are two main types of canned tuna, solid white albacore and chunk light. Either will work.

Can I substitute canned salmon instead of canned tuna?

Yes! You can substitute the same amount of drained and flaked canned salmon as the tuna.

Would it be ok if I use fresh tuna instead of canned?

Yes, but you'll need to cook the tuna first. You can panfry, grill, air fry, or bake it until cooked through then flake for the salad.

Can Tuna Egg Salad be made ahead of time?

Yes! If stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, Tuna Egg Salad will last 3-4 days.

What if I want to add different ingredients?

Get creative! There are lots of ingredients folks like to add to their tuna salad like dill pickles, bell peppers, different kinds of onion, different fresh herbs, and lemon juice.

Is it gluten free?

Yes, there are no gluten containing ingredients in this dish. What you serve it with or on is what could potentially contain gluten.

Is this a low-carbohydrate meal plan friendly recipe?

Yes! There are only 4 grams of carbohydrates per serving, and this recipe serves 4.

Can I use dried dill instead of fresh dill?

Yes, you can substitute the 2 teaspoons of fresh dill with ½ teaspoon dried dill weed.

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