Description
Protein-packed tuna salad challenges traditional lunch expectations with its low-carb keto approach. Mediterranean ingredients and clever preparation methods make this dish both nutritious and satisfying for wellness-focused diners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cans (5 oz/140 g each) tuna, drained (chunk light and solid white albacore)
- 4 large hard-boiled eggs, diced
- ½ cup (120 g) mayonnaise
- 2 tbsps white onion, minced
- ¼ cup (30 g) celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsps pickles, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1/8 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
- 1/8 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Dressing Preparation: Whisk mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, parsley, and paprika in a large bowl until smooth and creamy, creating a rich flavor foundation.
- Seasoning Enhancement: Add kosher salt and black pepper to the dressing, carefully balancing the taste profile for optimal zest.
- Tuna Integration: Drain canned tuna completely and gently fold flaked fish into the seasoned dressing, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Vegetable Incorporation: Mix finely diced celery, chopped pickles, and minced red onions into the tuna blend, creating a textural and aromatic complexity.
- Egg Addition: Cube hard-boiled eggs and delicately fold into the salad, maintaining structural integrity while adding protein richness.
- Flavor Melding: Refrigerate the tuna salad for 15-20 minutes, allowing ingredients to harmonize and intensify their collective taste.
- Serving Suggestions: Present the chilled tuna salad on crisp lettuce leaves, between toasted bread slices, or as a standalone protein-packed dish, garnishing with fresh herbs for visual and flavor appeal.
Notes
- Drain Tuna Completely: Pat tuna dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture, ensuring a thick, creamy texture without watery consistency.
- Chill for Maximum Flavor: Refrigerate salad for at least 15-20 minutes to allow ingredients to blend and develop a more robust, harmonious taste profile.
- Customize Texture: Finely dice vegetables for a smoother blend or chop roughly for added crunch, tailoring the salad to personal preference.
- Perfect Protein Boost: Hard-boiled eggs increase protein content and provide extra richness, making this a satisfying low-carb meal option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 200mg