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Creamy Quick Tuna Egg Salad Recipe Ready to Serve
Emily Hart

Quick Tuna Egg Salad Recipe

This quick tuna egg salad recipe is creamy, protein-packed, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Flaky tuna, tender hard-boiled eggs, crisp celery, and a bright lemon-Dijon dressing come together in minutes for an easy lunch or meal prep favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: All
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans tuna in water, drained well
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs, chopped
  • cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small stalk celery, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion or green onions
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl
  • small bowl
  • Whisk
  • knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a gentle boil, then turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer to an ice bath, peel, and chop into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Drain the tuna completely and flake it with a fork in a mixing bowl until light and crumbly.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth and balanced.
    How to Make Tuna Egg Salad Recipe Step by Step
  4. Add chopped eggs, celery, and onion to the tuna. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold until evenly combined without over-mashing.
  5. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and texture to firm up.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 23gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 420mgPotassium: 260mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.6mg

Notes

Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent a watery salad. For a lighter texture, replace part of the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt. Add chopped parsley, dill, or a pinch of paprika for extra flavor. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Do not freeze.

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