High-Protein Tuna and Egg Salad
High-Protein Tuna & Egg Salad
Low carb • Sugar-free tuna and egg salad with dill — 10 minutes, two bowls
This is high-protein tuna and egg salad, not a sweet deli mix. Tuna, hard-cooked eggs, a little celery, and a dill mayonnaise fold into a creamy bowl with egg wedges on top, like the photo. Ten minutes. No relish, no sugar mayo.
Two bowls. One bowl is one serving. Drain the tuna well or the salad turns watery.
Bowls: 2
Why you’ll love this salad
- 38g protein per bowl — tuna and egg
- 3g net carbs — no relish, no sweet mayo
- About 10 minutes, one bowl
- Creamy dill, egg wedges, like the photo
- No boxed mix, no sugar
- It holds if the tuna is drained
Health notes
- Protein: High. Tuna and eggs are the bowl.
- Lower carb than deli tuna salad: No relish or sweet mayo. Close to keto-zero at 3g net.
- Two bowls: Macros are per bowl, not the whole plate.
- Sweet relish or extra celery will jump the carbs. Keep the mix measured.
Key element — drain the tuna, then fold, do not mash
Watery tuna makes a wet salad. Drain it hard. Fold mayo, mustard, dill, and a little celery into chunks of tuna. Add most of the egg, then top with wedges and extra dill, like the photo.
Diabetic-Friendly
High-Protein Tuna and Egg Salad
- Prep10 min
- Total10 min
- Calories320 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Drain. Drain the tuna well and flake it into a bowl.
- Eggs. Chop 3 eggs. Cut the last egg into wedges for the top.
- Dress. Stir mayo, mustard, dill, celery, green onion, lemon, salt, and pepper.
- Fold. Fold tuna and chopped egg into the dressing. Do not mash.
- Serve. Split into 2 bowls. Top with egg wedges and extra dill, like the photo. One bowl is one serving.
Notes & Tips
- Drain the tuna hard. Extra water thins the dressing.
- Fold, do not mash. Chunks look like the photo.
- Save wedges for the top so the yellow shows.
- Fresh dill beats dried. Dried tastes dusty here.
- Chill 10 minutes if you want it colder and thicker.
Variations & serving ideas
- Greek yogurt: Swap half the mayo for extra protein.
- Parsley: Use it if you are out of dill.
- Sweet relish: Skip it. That is how carbs jump.
- Avocado: Fold in 1/4 mashed avocado and drop 1 Tbsp of the mayo.
- Spicy: Add 1/2 tsp hot sauce and a pinch of chili flake.
- Pickle: Add 1 Tbsp chopped dill pickle, not sweet relish.
- Lettuce cup: Spoon into romaine leaves instead of a bowl.
Storage
- Eat now: Best (While the egg wedges are bright)
- Refrigerator: Up to 2 days (Cover. Stir once before serving)
- Freezer: Skip (Mayo splits after thaw)
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Total fat | 17 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 3 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Protein | 38 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this salad keto-friendly?
Yes. About 3g net per bowl with no relish and no sweet mayo.
Why is it watery?
The tuna was not drained. Press it in the lid or a sieve first.
Can I add sweet relish?
It adds sugar. Stay with dill and lemon so each bowl stays at about 3g net.
Why mash the eggs in?
Do not mash all of them. Keep wedges on top so the bowl looks like the photo.
Tuna in oil or water?
Water keeps the macros closer to the label. Drain either kind well.
How do I store leftovers?
Covered in the fridge up to 2 days. Stir once. Do not freeze.
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