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Healthy tuna egg salad in a bowl, garnished with fresh herbs.

Healthy Tuna Egg Salad

A nourishing and adaptable tuna egg salad, perfect for cozy lunches or picnics, featuring hard-boiled eggs, Greek yogurt, and fresh vegetables.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 42 minutes
Course Lunch, Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cans tuna in water, drained (5 oz each) Choose firm, fresh tuna.
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped Cook and cool in ice water before chopping.
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt Substitute all yogurt for a lighter dressing.
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise Increase for a richer flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion Soak in cold water for milder flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill Or use 1 teaspoon dried dill.
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt More to taste.
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 small apple or pear, diced Optional for fall sweetness.
  • Lettuce leaves, whole-grain bread, or baked tart shells for serving

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a gentle boil, then remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 10–12 minutes. Cool in ice water and peel.
  • Drain tuna thoroughly and flake into a medium bowl with a fork.
  • Chop the cooled eggs and add them to the bowl with tuna.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
  • Add the chopped celery, red onion, dill, and diced apple or pear if using.
  • Pour the dressing over the tuna and eggs and gently fold until combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Chill for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.

Serving

  • Serve on whole-grain toast, inside hollowed tomatoes, or spooned into baked pastry shells.

Notes

For a deviled-egg inspired presentation, spoon filling back into halved egg whites and garnish with smoked paprika and microgreens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g
Keyword Cozy Recipe, Easy Lunch, Fall Flavors, Healthy Tuna Egg Salad, Make Ahead
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