Tuna Avocado Egg Salad (Easy, Healthy & Protein-Packed)
This avocado egg salad is not only healthy but also incredibly delicious, and the best part is you get a perfectly creamy texture without using any mayo at all.
Servings 6
Ingredients
Tuna Avocado Egg Salad Sandwiches Ingredients
- 1 extra large organic avocado
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 2 cans (17 oz.) tuna in water
- 2 strips natural bacon
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup chives or shallots
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 tsp. sea salt or to taste
- ¼ tsp black ground pepper
- ⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper or to taste
- 6 organic onion bagels with bagel seasoning
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs (I use an Instant Pot), peel, and let cool.
- Broil the bacon in the oven, then cool and chop.
- Mash the avocado with lemon juice in a bowl until creamy for the tuna avocado egg salad base.
- Dice the eggs and bacon, chop the onions, and add them to the bowl.
- Drain the tuna and add it to the bowl, mixing while breaking up chunks.
- Season the tuna avocado egg salad with sea salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Notes
- Mash the avocado until smooth: For the creamiest texture, mash the avocado thoroughly before adding the tuna and eggs so the base is silky and lump-free.
- Keep the tuna chunky: Gently fold in the tuna instead of stirring aggressively to keep nice bite-sized pieces and a satisfying texture.
- Season after mixing: Taste the salad after combining all ingredients, then add salt and pepper. Canned tuna can already be salty, so seasoning at the end prevents over-salting your tuna avocado egg salad.
- Add fresh herbs for brightness: Stir in chopped dill, parsley, or chives to elevate the flavor and add a fresh, aromatic touch to your tuna avocado egg salad.
- Add a little heat if desired: A pinch of cayenne, hot sauce, or crushed red pepper gives the salad a spicy kick that pairs perfectly with creamy avocado and tuna.
- Serve immediately for best texture: If you want the freshest flavor and the best avocado color, serve your tuna avocado egg salad right after mixing, especially if you’re not eating it within a few hours.