Tuna Egg Salad
A clean tuna and boiled egg salad with crisp vegetables and a light yogurt dressing. High in protein, low in carbs, and ideal for lunch or dinner.
Calories
320
Protein
31g
Total Time
15 min
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- 11 can Tuna in spring water
- 22 pieces Boiled eggs
- 32 cups Mixed salad greens
- 46 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 51/2 piece Cucumber
- 63 tbsp Plain yogurt
- 71 tbsp Lime juice
- 81/4 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Wash and dry the salad greens, tomatoes, and cucumber
- 2
Slice the boiled eggs into wedges, the cucumber into rounds, and halve the tomatoes
- 3
Mix the yogurt, lime juice, and black pepper to make the dressing
- 4
Arrange the vegetables on a plate, then top with tuna and boiled eggs
- 5
Drizzle with dressing just before serving or serve it on the side
💡Tips
- •Choose tuna in spring water to keep the fat lower
- •Chilling the greens in cold water for 5 minutes makes them crisper
- •Dress the salad right before eating to keep the vegetables fresh
Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories are in tuna egg salad?
This tuna egg salad has about 320 calories with 31g of protein, making it filling and easy to fit into a calorie-controlled plan.
Is tuna salad good for weight loss?
Yes. Tuna salad can work well for weight loss when you use tuna in spring water and keep the dressing light.