Description
This Keto Low-Carb Tuna Egg Salad is a comforting, creamy dish that combines wild-caught tuna and hard-boiled eggs, accented with crunchy vegetables and a rich avocado oil mayonnaise. It's quick to prepare, family-friendly, and easily customizable, making it a staple for busy afternoons.
Ingredients
2 cans (5 oz) Canned Tuna
4 large Hard-Boiled Eggs
1/2 cup Avocado Oil Mayonnaise
2 stalks Celery
2 tablespoons Red Onio
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Fresh Dill
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to boil, then remove from heat and cover for 10-12 minutes. Cool in an ice bath, peel, and chop
- Drain the Tuna: Open and thoroughly drain the tuna
- Combine the Base: Flake the tuna in a bowl and add chopped eggs
- Add the Aromatics: Stir in diced celery and minced red onio
- Mix the Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon, lemon juice, and dill in a separate bowl
- Fold Everything Together: Combine dressing with the tuna-egg mixture and fold gently
- Season and Chill: Add salt and pepper to taste and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes
Notes
For best texture, avoid over-mixing the salad.
Use fresh herbs for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 370mg