5 from 36 votes
Best Egg Tuna Salad
This egg tuna salad combines canned albacore tuna with chopped hard-boiled eggs, celery, red onion, and pickle relish for a creamy, textured mixture. A dressing of mayonnaise and Dijon mustard binds the ingredients, while spices like celery salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika boost flavor. The salad has a balanced savory and tangy character that works well in sandwiches, on crackers, or as a light meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
5
servings
Calories:
215 kcal
Course:
Lunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 ounce cans albacore tuna in water, drained (see notes, canned
- 2 large egg peeled, chopped fine, hard boiled
- 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
- Drain tuna well to avoid watery salad texture.
- Make and store tuna salad in a bowl with a lid for convenience.
- Soaking red onions in ice water reduces their sharpness for milder flavor.
- Store in airtight container refrigerated for 3-5 days; freeze in portions for longer storage.
- Toast bread lightly to prevent sogginess when making sandwiches.
- Add extra egg or finely chopped dill for variation in bulk and flavor.
- Serve with crackers, chips, lettuce wraps, or as melted tuna sandwiches under broiler with cheese.
Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215
% 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.