Description
Mediterranean-inspired Tuna Egg Salad brings coastal flavors to your plate with creamy eggs, zesty herbs, and protein-packed tuna. Fresh ingredients and simple preparation make this dish a quick, satisfying meal perfect for lunch or light dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 can tuna in oil
- 1 to 2 hard-boiled eggs
Vegetables:
- 1 medium white onion
- 2 medium tomatoes
- 1 small carrot
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 lettuce (preferred variety like romaine or iceberg)
Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose cream
- 2 tablespoons milk (alternative)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
- Finely dice lettuce, carrot, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes, placing them in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Place eggs in a pot of cold water, bringing to a rolling boil for 8-10 minutes, then immediately transfer to ice water for quick cooling.
- Carefully peel the cooled eggs and chop into small, uniform chunks.
- Thoroughly drain canned tuna, flaking it into delicate pieces using a fork.
- Gently combine the chopped vegetables, tuna, and egg pieces in the mixing bowl, ensuring even distribution.
- In a separate small container, whisk mayonnaise, all-purpose cream, minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper, a pinch of sugar, and sesame oil until smooth and well-integrated.
- Drizzle the prepared dressing over the salad, using a gentle folding motion to coat ingredients without crushing delicate components.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and enhance the overall taste profile.
- Serve chilled, optionally garnishing with a sprinkle of fresh herbs or additional cracked pepper for added visual appeal and flavor complexity.
Notes
- Drain tuna thoroughly to prevent watery salad and ensure crisp texture.
- Select fresh, firm vegetables for maximum crunch and vibrant flavor profile.
- Adjust mayonnaise quantity based on desired creaminess, using Greek yogurt as a healthier alternative.
- Chill salad briefly before serving to enhance flavor melding and provide refreshing temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg