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this image shows bowl of creamy tuna salad with egg, featuring chunks of tuna, diced celery, pickles, and onions, combined with a rich dressing of mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, and paprika, perfect as a standalone dish or sandwich filling.

Tuna Salad With Egg Recipe

This Tuna Salad with Egg recipe is quick, flavorful, and simple to prepare. In just 10 minutes, enjoy a creamy, tangy combination of tuna, mayo, mustard, fresh veggies, and eggs, perfect for a light meal or sandwich filling.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 398 kcal

Equipment

  • Knife
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Fork (for whisking and stirring)
  • Cutting board
  • Large bowl to serve

Ingredients
  

  • 3 oz cans Tuna
  • 4 large Hard boiled eggs (diced)
  • ⅛ tsp Black pepper (to taste)
  • ⅛ tsp Sea salt (to taste)
  • 2 tbsp White onion (minced)
  • 2 tbsp Pickles (finely chopped)
  • ¼ cup Celery (finely chopped)
  • 1 tbsp Fresh parsley
  • ½ cup Mayonnaise
  • ½ tbsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, and paprika using a fork until smooth.
    this image shows medium bowl with a fork whisking mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, and paprika until smooth, creating a tangy and creamy dressing for the tuna salad.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting based on the mayo you use.
    this image shows close-up of salt and pepper being sprinkled into the prepared dressing, adjusting the seasoning to balance the flavors of the tuna salad.
  • Add the tuna, celery, pickles, and onions, stirring gently and breaking up larger tuna chunks.
    this image shows bowl of tuna, diced celery, chopped pickles, and finely chopped onions being gently stirred into the creamy dressing, creating a flavorful base for the tuna salad with egg.
  • Carefully fold in the diced eggs, ensuring they are evenly incorporated.
    this image shows Diced boiled eggs being gently folded into the tuna salad mixture, ensuring even incorporation without breaking the delicate pieces.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
    this image shows spoon being used to taste the tuna salad, ensuring the seasoning is perfectly balanced before serving.
  • Serve chilled or use as a filling for sandwiches or wraps.
    this image shows bowl of chilled tuna salad with egg, ready to be served as a refreshing dish or used as a flavorful filling for sandwiches and wraps.

Notes

  • For a lighter version, swap the mayo for Greek yogurt.
  • Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra freshness.