Best Egg Tuna Salad
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Best Egg Tuna Salad
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Ready for the best egg tuna salad? This Southern-style recipe combines canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, mayo, pickle relish, and a touch of smoked paprika for a flavorful twist on a classic tuna salad sandwich!
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Ingredients
- 2 ounce cans canned albacore tuna in water, drained (see notes)
- 2 large hard boiled eggs peeled, chopped fine
- 1/4 cup celery chopped fine, about 1 small stalk
- 1/4 cup red onion chopped fine
- 2 tablespoons pickle relish dill or sweet, or use 1 tablespoon of each
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise I like Chosen Avocado Oil mayo, see notes for alternatives
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ - ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon celery salt
- ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a medium bowl add mayonnaise, spices, pickle relish and stir to combine the dressing. Tip - Use a bowl with a lid, so you can make and store your tuna salad in the same bowl.
- Add the drained tuna, eggs, celery, red onion and mix well to combine. Serve immediately or may be made ahead of time, store in an airtight container and refrigerate, covered for up to 3 days.
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Notes
- Tuna - Use your favorite tuna, whether that's packed in water or in oil, Yellowfin, or Skipjack (softer, more tender, but stronger fish flavor); just drain well.
- Ways to serve
- Open Face Tuna Melt
- Broil for 1-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly - watch closely!
- Variations & Tips
- Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days.
- Freezer: For longer storage time, freeze the tuna salad in a freezer-safe bag or container. It helps to freeze the salad in portions, I love these silicone freezer cubes. Place in the fridge overnight to thaw for a snack or meal the next day.
- Low-Carb Keto Tuna Salad - Make lettuce wraps or serve on a bed of your favorite lettuce.
- Classic Tuna Salad Sandwich Lightly toast the bread to avoid it getting soggy. Try it with lettuce and fresh tomatoes on your favorite bread.
- Keep it Simple - Serve this simple tuna salad recipe with buttery crackers, crispy potato chips, or Easy Air Fryer Steak Fries.
Split an English muffin or your favorite bread (lightly toasting first so as not to get soggy). Place toasted muffin halves or toast slices on a baking sheet, then spoon ¼-⅓ of a cup of tuna salad onto each muffin half, spreading to cover the muffin. Preheat the broiler, then top the tuna with a slice of your favorite cheese—try pepper jack, cheddar, Swiss, Havarti, or Muenster.
Broil for 1-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly - watch closely!
- Split an English muffin or your favorite bread (lightly toasting first so as not to get soggy). Place toasted muffin halves or toast slices on a baking sheet, then spoon ¼-⅓ of a cup of tuna salad onto each muffin half, spreading to cover the muffin.
- Preheat the broiler, then top the tuna with a slice of your favorite cheese—try pepper jack, cheddar, Swiss, Havarti, or Muenster.
- Broil for 1-3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly - watch closely!
- Soak red onions in an ice bath while chilling eggs to reduce sharpness. For a sweeter egg tuna salad, use sweet relish or bread and butter pickles. Add an extra egg for more bulk. Mix in finely chopped dill for extra pickle flavor. A dash of Old Bay adds a nice kick. For a creamier texture, add mayo one tablespoon at a time. Squeeze in lemon juice for brightness. Toss in chopped red bell peppers or green onions for crunch.
- Soak red onions in an ice bath while chilling eggs to reduce sharpness.
- For a sweeter egg tuna salad, use sweet relish or bread and butter pickles.
- Add an extra egg for more bulk.
- Mix in finely chopped dill for extra pickle flavor.
- A dash of Old Bay adds a nice kick.
- For a creamier texture, add mayo one tablespoon at a time.
- Squeeze in lemon juice for brightness.
- Toss in chopped red bell peppers or green onions for crunch.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
105mg
(35%)
Sodium
6301mg
(263%)
Potassium
184mg
(5%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
161IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 105mg | 35% |
| Sodium | 6301mg | 263% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 161IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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