Quick & Delicious Healthy Tuna Egg Salad for Meal Prep

This Healthy Tuna Egg Salad is a wholesome, protein-packed dish ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for meal prep and busy days.

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Prep Time 20

Chilling Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Salad

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Dressing

0.5 cup Mayo Substitute with Greek yogurt for a lighter option.
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adjust quantity for milder flavor.
1 teaspoon Paprika May substitute with smoked paprika.
0.5 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can be used instead.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Salad

12 ounces Tuna Should be drained well.
2 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Chopped.
0.25 cup Chopped Red Onion Can be replaced with green onions.
2 tablespoons Pickle Relish Can be substituted with diced dill pickles.

Optional Add-Ins

0.25 cup Diced Celery For extra crunch.
0.5 Mashed Avocado For creaminess.
0.25 cup Chopped Dill Pickles Further enhances tanginess.

Equipment

Medium-large bowl
rubber spatula
Whisk

Method

Prepare the Dressing

In a medium-large bowl, combine mayo, Dijon mustard, paprika, and garlic powder. Whisk until creamy and smooth.

Add Tuna and Eggs

Fold in drained tuna and chopped hard-boiled eggs into the dressing. Mix carefully to preserve texture.

Incorporate Vegetables

Add chopped red onion and pickle relish. Fold gently until evenly distributed.

Season to Taste

Taste mixture and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

Serve or Chill

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for at least 30 minutes for deeper flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

This salad can last in the fridge for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.

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