High-Protein Tuna & Egg Salad
This easy, high-protein salad is the perfect side dish for any occasion! Packed with hard-boiled eggs, tuna, tomatoes, red onion, corn, and a refreshing lemon dressing, it is loaded with protein and incredible flavor. Plus, it comes together in just 15 minutes!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 5 oz canned tuna
- 2 large tomatoes
- 1/2 can corn , drained
- 1 small red onion
- 2 cups lettuce
- fresh parsley and mint , for garnish
For the dressing
- 4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Boil the eggs - Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to completely submerge the eggs, and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the eggs and cook for 10–12 minutes for hard-boiled eggs.
- Prepare the vegetables - Finely slice the red onions and quarter the tomatoes.
- Make the dressing - In a small bowl combine the lemon juice, honey and extra-virgin olive oil, and whisk until emulsified.
- Assemble the salad - In a serving bowl, combine the vegetables and canned tuna. Toss the salad with the dressing, top with the hard-boiled eggs, and serve right away.
Tip: Immediately transfer them to an ice bath afterward to make peeling easier!
Notes
Dress just before serving: For the best results, dress and toss the salad immediately before serving. Adding the dressing too early will make the veggies lose their crunch, so keep them separate until you're ready to eat.
Make-ahead tips: If you're making this ahead of time, keep the red onions separate or soak them in cold water for 10 minutes before adding them. This keeps them from overpowering the rest of the salad flavors while it sits!