Easy Creamy Tuna Salad with Egg

There is something so comforting about a simple recipe that comes together with just a handful of ingredients, and this easy creamy tuna salad with egg is exactly that kind of recipe.

It is rich, creamy, savory, and incredibly easy to make. The combination of hard-boiled eggs, tuna, mayonnaise, and a few simple seasonings creates a creamy, spreadable tuna salad that works just as well for a quick lunch as it does for entertaining.

I love serving it with crunchy crackers, but it is also delicious spooned onto crostini, spread over toasted baguette slices, or tucked into a sandwich for an easy lunch. You can even prepare it ahead and keep it chilled until you are ready to serve.

It is one of those simple recipes that works for so many occasions, from brunch and light lunches to casual get-togethers, game days, or an easy appetizer when friends come over.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes
Servings: 4 (or 4–6 as an appetizer)

Ingredients

3 large eggs
2 cans tuna packed in olive oil, well drained
1 tablespoon reserved olive oil from the tuna
4 heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise, plus more if needed
Salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
A pinch of dried oregano
Crackers, crostini, or toasted baguette slices, for serving

Optional Add-Ins

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Finely chopped fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Place the eggs in a saucepan and cover them with water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the eggs for about 8 minutes, or until the yolks are completely set and the eggs are hard-boiled.

2. While the eggs are cooking, drain the tuna very well.

3. Transfer the eggs to cold water to cool before peeling.

4. Before discarding the olive oil, reserve about 1 tablespoon. This little bit of flavorful tuna oil helps bring everything together and adds extra richness to the salad.

5. Peel the cooled hard-boiled eggs and place them in a medium bowl. Using a fork, mash the eggs until they are broken into very small pieces. Add the reserved tablespoon of olive oil from the tuna and mix it into the mashed eggs.

6. Add the drained tuna to the bowl. Using the fork, break the tuna apart while mixing it thoroughly with the mashed eggs.

7. Continue mashing and mixing until the tuna and egg are evenly combined and have a soft, almost spreadable texture.

8. Add 4 heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise, a pinch of salt, freshly ground black pepper, and dried oregano. Mix everything together very well until you have a creamy, smooth tuna salad. For an even creamier consistency, add another spoonful of mayonnaise until it reaches the texture you prefer.

9. Taste the tuna salad and adjust the salt, pepper, or oregano as needed. For extra flavor, you can stir in 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard or some finely chopped fresh parsley.

10. Serve with crackers, crostini, or toasted baguette slices. You can also use it as a creamy filling for sandwiches or wraps.

Make It Your Own

One of the things I love most about this recipe is how easy it is to customize.

For a little more tang and depth of flavor, stir in a tablespoon of Dijon mustard. If you prefer something fresh and bright, finely chopped parsley is a delicious addition.

You can also add a little finely chopped celery for crunch, a small amount of diced red onion, or even a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to lighten up the creamy flavors.

Prefer it extra creamy? Simply add another spoonful of mayonnaise until it reaches exactly the consistency you like.

You can also change up the way you serve it. Try it on toasted bread, tucked into a sandwich, spooned into lettuce cups, or served over cucumber slices for a lighter option.

Serving Ideas

This creamy tuna salad with egg is perfect for:

Serving with crackers as an easy appetizer
Spreading over crostini or toasted baguette slices
Making an easy tuna salad sandwich
Adding to wraps or pita bread
Serving as part of a brunch spread
Preparing for game day or casual gatherings with friends
Enjoying as a quick and simple light lunch

It is creamy, satisfying, and so easy to prepare that it is the kind of recipe you can make again and again whenever you need something simple and delicious.