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Healthy Tuna Egg Salad

Healthy Tuna Egg Salad: Quick, Creamy & Full of Flavor

Healthy Tuna Egg Salad is a quick, satisfying meal perfect for busy evenings, packed with protein and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Tuna Opt for tuna in water or oil
  • 4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Fresh eggs help with easy peeling
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 1 tablespoon Mustard Choose yellow or Dijon
  • 1 cup Celery Chop finely
  • 1/4 cup Onion Red onion can be substituted
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Variations
  • 4 leaves Lettuce Leaves For low-carb option
  • 1 medium Avocado Substitute for mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Herbs Dill or parsley for flavor boost

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowl
  • fork
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, cover, and let sit for 10-12 minutes. Transfer to ice bath for 5 minutes before peeling.
  2. Open canned tuna, drain liquid, and flake it into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Finely chop celery and onion, then add to the bowl with tuna.
  4. Add mayonnaise and mustard, and mix gently until combined.
  5. Chop hard-boiled eggs and fold them into the tuna mixture.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing everything together.
  7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to chill.
  8. Serve on whole grain toast, in lettuce cups, or as a sandwich filling.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh eggs for better peeling and consider adding baking soda when boiling. Letting the salad chill improves flavor.

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