Tuna Salad with Egg

There are so many ways to customize a tuna salad recipe. Which type of tuna should you use? Do you go with mayonnaise or Miracle Whip? We’re here to throw you another curveball: adding eggs to the mix. If you’ve never made tuna salad with egg, get ready. It may just be our new favorite tuna salad recipe, and we bet it will be yours, too.

This simple recipe takes everything you love about old-fashioned tuna salad and marries it harmoniously with the classic egg salad recipe. Made with canned tuna, a hard-boiled egg, mayo, celery, mustard and sweet pickles, it’s a delightfully easy recipe that you won’t believe you’ve never thought of before.

Enjoy a simple scoop with crackers for a protein-packed snack, or serve it over a bed of greens or wrapped in a tortilla for a wholesome all-in-one meal that won’t disappoint.

Ingredients for Tuna Salad with Egg

• Tuna: For this recipe, choose your favorite of the tuna brands, going with a water-packed white albacore variety. We love albacore tuna because it has a mild, slightly sweet flavor that doesn’t come across as fishy. However, you can swap for any other water-packed variety of tuna you enjoy. Note that while we love the richness and taste of oil-packed tuna, they can make this salad greasy, so save that for another canned tuna recipe.
• Eggs: This basic recipe for tuna salad with egg calls for a single hard-boiled egg, although you can add more if you like. Eggs work well in tuna salad because their mild flavor doesn’t compete with the strong flavor of the fish. Additionally, their soft texture blends seamlessly into the mixture, adding extra bulk and a generous protein boost without disrupting the taste or texture of the recipe.
• Mayonnaise: This recipe calls for reduced-fat mayonnaise, but you can use regular mayo. Or try using plain Greek yogurt for even more protein power.
• Celery: Chopped celery is a classic ingredient in tuna salad recipes, and this tuna salad with egg recipe is no exception. We love the delicate vegetal flavor and the crunch that celery lends to this easy recipe. It contrasts perfectly with the soft egg pieces and flaked tuna.
• Sweet pickles: A small amount of sweet pickles helps contrast the saltiness of the fish to balance the flavors. If you have the time, you can even make your own sweet pickles.
• Mustard: A bit of your favorite yellow mustard offers a bit of zip and acidity to the tuna salad. Feel free to adjust the amount to suit your taste preferences.

Directions

Step 1: Mix everything together

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Combine the egg, tuna, celery, pickles, mayonnaise and mustard in a small bowl.

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Stir well to mix.

Step 2: Serve as desired

Serve the salad with crackers or as a sandwich filling, or spoon it into hollowed-out tomatoes.

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Tuna Salad with Egg Variations

• Try with dill pickles, capers or olives: If you don’t enjoy sweet pickles, you can ramp up the salty side of this recipe. Opt for finely chopped dill pickles, capers or olives such as Castelvetrano, Kalamata or other types of olives you enjoy.
• Add onion: A bit of finely chopped onion would add flavor and zip. Sweet yellow or green onions would offer a milder flavor, while red onions would offer a little extra bite.
• Add fresh herbs: Herbs and tuna are a natural pairing. Dill, parsley, tarragon, thyme, basil and oregano are all excellent additions to tuna salad with eggs.
• Change the mustard: If you don’t have yellow mustard, don’t fret. You can use any type of mustard you enjoy. Dijon or spicy brown mustard would work well in tuna salad recipes.
• Give it some spice: Looking for a bit of heat? Try this spicy tuna fish salad with egg recipe by adding a few teaspoons of Tabasco sauce or Sriracha (or a substitute for Sriracha). You could also use finely diced chipotle or jalapeno peppers.

How to Store Tuna Salad with Egg

This tuna salad recipe with egg should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoyed within three or four days.

Can you make tuna salad with egg ahead of time?

You can make tuna salad with eggs up to 24 hours ahead of time. Before serving, we recommend giving the salad a stir to reincorporate everything before serving.

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What’s the best way to make hard-boiled eggs for tuna salad?

When it comes to making hard-boiled eggs for tuna salad, you can use any method you enjoy. Boiling on the stovetop is our favorite method to boil eggs, but you could also bake hard-boiled eggs in the oven, prepare air fryer hard-boiled eggs or make easy Instant Pot hard-boiled eggs.

How do you serve tuna salad with egg?

This easy tuna fish salad with egg recipe can be enjoyed alone as a snack, as a tuna salad sandwich or as a tuna salad wrap. Or pair this easy tuna salad recipe with a garden salad, a side of homemade potato chips, veggies and dip or any one of these quick pasta salad recipes.