Description
Amish Tuna Egg Salad is a flavorful and hearty twist on the classic tuna salad. It combines tuna, hard-boiled eggs, crunchy vegetables, and a tangy, creamy dressing with a hint of sweetness from pickles. This dish is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a side at picnics and barbecues.
Ingredients
- For the salad:
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- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna, drained
- 4 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup sweet pickles or relish, chopped (or dill pickles for less sweetness)
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- For the dressing:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 tbsp sugar (optional, depending on how sweet you like it)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, chopped hard-boiled eggs, chopped pickles, diced red onion, and chopped celery.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, apple cider vinegar, and sugar (if using). Season the dressing with salt and pepper to taste. If you prefer a slightly sweeter salad, add more sugar or relish.
- Combine the salad: Pour the dressing over the tuna and egg mixture and stir gently until everything is well-coated.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve immediately or let it chill for enhanced taste.
- Serve: Serve the Amish Tuna Egg Salad on a bed of lettuce, in a sandwich, or with crackers. It’s also great as a dip with fresh veggies or pita chips.
Notes
If you prefer a vegetarian version, substitute the ground beef with plant-based crumbles, lentils, or beans, and use vegetable broth.If you like it spicy, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños to the salad.For a lighter version, you can replace the mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.If you don’t like pickles, swap them for olives or capers to add tang without the sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
