Description

This Easy Tuna Egg Salad is a quick, delicious, and keto-friendly recipe that combines protein-packed tuna and eggs with creamy avocado, tangy pickles, and a zesty mayo-mustard dressing. Served over a fresh green salad with arugula, tomatoes, and bell peppers, this dish is perfect for a healthy, gluten-free meal that’s ready in minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

Tuna Egg Salad

5 oz can of Wild Planet albacore wild tuna or tuna of your choice, drained
2 hard boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 avocado, cubed
2 tbsp mayonnaise (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
5 cornichons or dill pickles, finely chopped

Green Salad

2–4 cups arugula
4–8 baby tomatoes, halved
¼–½ bell peppers, sliced
lemon wedge
Everything But The Bagel seasoning

Instructions

Prepare Ingredients: Drain the tuna and chop the hard boiled eggs, avocado, and pickles into bite-sized pieces to make mixing easier.
Mix Tuna Egg Salad: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped eggs, cubed avocado, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and finely chopped pickles. Stir thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
Assemble the Salad: Place the arugula into a serving bowl or individual plates. Spoon the prepared tuna egg salad over the arugula evenly.
Add Vegetables and Seasoning: Top the salad with halved baby tomatoes and sliced bell peppers. Sprinkle Everything But The Bagel seasoning generously to add savory flavor and crunch.
Finish with Lemon: Add a lemon wedge on the side and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad right before serving to enhance brightness and taste.

Notes

You can substitute wild tuna with any canned tuna of your choice based on preference.
For a homemade mayo, use your preferred recipe or purchase a high-quality store-bought version.
Adjust the amount of Everything But The Bagel seasoning according to taste.
This salad is best served fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 1 day.
To keep it keto and gluten-free, ensure pickles and seasonings are free of added sugars and gluten.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (for boiling eggs)
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook
Cuisine: American

Keywords: tuna egg salad, keto salad, gluten free lunch, easy tuna salad, avocado salad, low carb, healthy salad