Avocado Ranch Tuna Egg Salad (Printer-friendly)

Protein-packed tuna, eggs, avocado, veggies, and herby ranch create a flavorful, fresh salad for any occasion.

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
02 - 4 large eggs

→ Vegetables & Fruit

03 - 1 large avocado, diced
04 - 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
05 - 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
06 - 1/4 cup fresh chives or green onions, chopped

→ Dressing

07 - 1/3 cup ranch dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or mayonnaise
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped or 1 teaspoon dried dill
10 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
11 - Salt, to taste
12 - Black pepper, to taste

# Directions:

01 - Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 9 to 10 minutes. Cool under cold water, peel, and chop.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, add drained tuna, chopped eggs, diced avocado, celery, red onion, and chives.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together ranch dressing, Greek yogurt or mayonnaise, dill, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
04 - Pour the prepared dressing over the tuna mixture and gently fold together, taking care not to mash the avocado.
05 - Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill for 10 minutes if desired, then serve on toast, in lettuce cups, or as a sandwich filling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses easy-to-find ingredients you probably have on hand
  • Naturally gluten-free and pescatarian friendly
  • Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish
  • Balanced with healthy fats, protein, and fresh veggies
02 -
  • Packed with protein and heart-healthy fats
  • Comes together with only one pan and two bowls
  • Stays fresh for days so it is ideal for meal prep
03 -
  • Use eggs just a few days old for easy peeling
  • Letting the salad chill makes the flavors bloom for rich taste
  • Keep the avocado in larger pieces so the salad stays creamy without turning mushy
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