Description
Creamy Amish tuna egg salad brings together classic deli flavors with homestyle comfort. Crisp celery, tangy mayonnaise, and perfectly chopped eggs create a nostalgic blend that satisfies with each delightful spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 can (5 ounces/142 grams) tuna, drained
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1/4 cup (37 grams) celery, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup (40 grams) red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon (4 grams) fresh parsley, chopped
Condiments and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) sweet pickle relish
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Flake the drained tuna into bite-sized pieces in a spacious mixing vessel.
- Gently chop the hard-boiled eggs and incorporate them with the tuna, creating a textured base.
- Mince the celery and red onion into fine, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the salad.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sweet pickle relish in a separate small bowl to create a creamy binding sauce.
- Pour the sauce over the tuna and egg mixture, carefully folding the ingredients to maintain a light, airy consistency.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley across the salad, adding a vibrant herbal note.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes, allowing the flavors to harmonize and intensify.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and herbs.
- Present the chilled salad atop crisp lettuce leaves, nestled between soft bread slices, or accompanied by crunchy crackers.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality tuna packed in water for a cleaner, lighter taste that won’t overpower other ingredients.
- Finely chop hard-boiled eggs to ensure smooth, consistent texture throughout the salad.
- Balance mayonnaise with Greek yogurt for a healthier version that maintains creamy richness while reducing calories.
- Consider adding diced apple or chopped nuts for extra crunch and unexpected flavor complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 215 mg