Description
This Tuna Egg Salad is a healthy, refreshing, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or a light dinner! Packed with fresh veggies, tuna, and hard-boiled eggs, this salad is dressed in a creamy garlic sauce with a touch of lemon and sesame oil for a unique flavor twist
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- Lettuce – Use your preferred variety, such as Romaine or Iceberg.
- 1 small carrot – Thinly sliced or julienned.
- 1 small cucumber – Sliced or diced.
- 1 to 2 hard-boiled eggs – Chopped into bite-sized pieces.
- 1 medium white onion – Finely chopped.
- 2 medium tomatoes – Diced.
- 1 can tuna in oil – Drained.
For the Dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise – Adds creaminess to the dressing.
- 3 tbsp all-purpose cream (or 2 tbsp milk) – For a creamy texture.
- 2 cloves garlic – Minced finely for a garlicky punch.
- 1/2 lemon juice – Freshly squeezed for tanginess.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt – To taste.
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper – For flavor.
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional) – To balance flavors.
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional) – Adds a nutty depth.
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Chop the lettuce, carrot, cucumber, onion, and tomatoes. Set them aside.
- Boil the Eggs: Hard boil the eggs, peel, and chop into pieces.
- Tuna: Drain the oil from the canned tuna and break it up into pieces.
- Mix the Salad: In a large mixing bowl, combine all the chopped vegetables, tuna, and hard-boiled eggs.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, all-purpose cream, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, sugar, and sesame oil (if using). Stir well to combine.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately or chill for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other veggies like bell peppers or avocado for extra flavor and texture.
- For a lighter dressing, reduce the mayonnaise and cream by half and add more lemon juice.
- The sesame oil is optional but adds a unique, aromatic flavor to the salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 120mg