Tuna Salad with Egg

This classic tuna salad with egg recipe marries flaky tuna with creamy mayonnaise, hard-boiled eggs, zesty dill relish, crisp celery, and seasonings that make for an easy lunch or dinner. It’s perfect for making anything from a traditional tuna fish sandwich to creamy tuna melts covered in melty cheese.

One of the best things about this recipe is that it only takes a can of tuna and a handful of other simple ingredients to make. You can use any type of tuna, too — solid white albacore, chunk light albacore, and chunk light tuna all work well.

It’s also a healthy option — tuna and eggs are both an excellent source of high-quality protein and if you serve it on a bed of greens, it’s a great low-carb meal.

The next time you’re looking for a creamy salad that only takes a little time to make, try this basic recipe for tuna fish salad. 

Tuna Salad Recipe

Common Questions about Tuna Salad

Why does deli tuna taste better? 

Deli tuna is refrigerated for a period of time before serving which allows the ingredients to infuse into each other, creating a more flavorful salad.  

Which canned tuna is best for tuna salad? 

Some suggest that albacore tuna is best, thanks to both its texture and flavor. If you’re making a big batch you can tone down on cost by also mixing in chunk light. 

Should I rinse canned tuna before using it?

Canned tuna is fresh straight out of the can and needs no rinsing.

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Storage

You can whip this salad up and keep it stored to snack on throughout the week. 

Refrigerator – Store in an airtight container for 3-5 days in the fridge. 

Freezer – We do not recommend freezing mayonnaise-based salads.

Tips 

• While you can eat it immediately, we recommend allowing the ingredients to come together in the refrigerator for a few hours before eating. 
• Choose a good quality tuna that you might eat fresh out of the can — do not rely on the other ingredients to mask the flavor of sub-par tuna. 
• To cut the celery well, slice a stalk lengthwise first, then dice across.
• Use water-packed tuna for fewer calories.

Ingredients

These basic ingredients can be kept on hand for any time you’re ready to stir together this simple salad.

• Tuna (canned; drained)
• Hard-boiled eggs diced
• Finely chopped celery
• Mayonnaise
• Dill relish 
• Yellow mustard
• Celery seed
• Seasoned salt
• Black pepper

Kitchen Supplies You’ll Need 

You couldn’t need fewer kitchen tools to make this easy tuna salad.

• Mixing bowl
• Rubber spatula

How to Make Tuna Salad

It couldn’t be easier to make a healthy salad packed full of protein. This may become your new go-to recipe!

1. Add all ingredients to a large bowl. 
2. Gently mix the ingredients to avoid smashing the hard-boiled eggs. 
3. Cover the tuna mixture with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate.

What to Serve With Tuna Salad

You can simply serve this tuna salad with a side of crackers to spread it on or make a sandwich out of it with bread or lettuce wraps, but there are other ways to serve it, too!

• Salad – Place a scoop of tuna salad over a bed of lettuce or mixed greens for a quick and easy dinner or lunch. 
• Eggs – Serve tuna salad at brunch alongside scrambled or fried eggs. 
• Side – Like potato salad or macaroni salad, tuna salad makes for a great side dish.

Why You Should Make Tuna Salad

Whether you’re a fan of mayo-based salads or you just love tuna, this tuna salad should go on your list of go-to recipes. 

• Easy – There are few dishes easier than this simple salad that takes just minutes to make and requires even less cleanup. 
• Tasty – Anyone who loves tuna will fall in love with this flavorful tuna salad. 
• Versatile – Serve this tuna salad at a party or take it for tea time, brunch, or any other gathering. It’s perfect for special occasions like baby showers and wedding showers.

Variations and Add-ins

This simple salad is the perfect canvas for you to stretch your culinary arms. Make additions or swaps as you like. 

• Spice – Add all sorts of flavor with ingredients like garlic powder or lemon pepper seasoning to Old Bay or cayenne pepper.
• Relish – Swap out the dill relish for a sweet pickle relish.
• Fish – Instead of tuna, use salmon or even swap in chicken.
• Onion – Toss in some red onion or finely diced green onions.
• Olive oil – Trade out the mayo for olive oil for a lighter style salad.
• Dijon – Add some earthiness with a dollop of dijon mustard.
• Herbs – Use fresh herbs like flat-leaf parsley, chives, or basil.
• Yogurt – Swap the mayo out and use Greek yogurt for an even more healthy tuna salad recipe. 
• Avocado – Mix creamy avocado with mayonnaise (or substitute for part or all of the mayo) for an avocado tuna salad.
• Citrus – Add some bright citrus flavor by adding a little lemon juice or s splash of lime juice.
• Meat – Trade the tuna for chicken for a tasty chicken salad.
• Veggies – Add diced bell peppers, shredded carrots, or your own favorite vegetables to the salad.

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