Egg Salad with Tuna and Sweet Pickles Sandwich Recipe (2024)

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by Sandyon Mar 29, 2013 (updated Nov 12, 2018)

Egg Salad with Tuna and Sweet Pickles Sandwich Recipe (1)

One thing I love about Easter leftovers, besides all the candy, are the leftover eggs! Because that means I’ll be making one of my favorite lunches the very next day.

I’ve posted this picture before, but it was about this age for me (I’m the youngest) when I first learned to like a deviled egg.

Egg Salad with Tuna and Sweet Pickles Sandwich Recipe (2)

With the leftover Easter eggs, my mom would “stretch them” by adding tuna and sweet pickles. One of my all-time favorite sandwiches.

But it’s not one that I’d normally order in a restaurant. I only like egg and tuna at home in my own kitchen. Maybe it’s because of the memories of eating it at home as a little girl, I don’t know.

Egg Salad with Tuna and Sweet Pickles Sandwich Recipe (3)

I recently made this yummy recipe for my family. Start with beautiful hard-cooked eggs, add the tuna, may, pickles, and a few more ingredients.

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Egg Salad with Tuna and Sweet Pickles Sandwich Recipe (5)

When you put the sprouts on top, along with healthy bread (Dave’s Killer Bread), it’s the best before or after-Easter lunch!

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Egg Salad with Tuna and Sweet Pickles Sandwich Recipe (7)

What’s your favorite way to use up Easter deviled eggs? Or your favorite egg sandwich combination?

Egg Salad with Tuna and Sweet Pickles Sandwich Recipe (8)

Egg Salad with Tuna and Sweet Pickles Sandwich Recipe (9)

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The perfect boiled egg? Start with boiling water, drop eggs into water, bring back to boil, set timer for 10 minutes. Remove eggs and immediately put eggs into cold water (x2 times) and refrigerate. PERFECTLY PEELABLE!

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Ingredients

  • 2 6 ounce cans solid white tuna packed in water or oil, drained
  • 4 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 sweet pickles, chopped in small pieces
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise, we use light or Greek yogurt
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • Sprouts

Instructions

  • Mash the eggs with a fork in a medium bowl. Combine the tuna in the same bowl and add celery, pickles, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper, and stir to mix. Serve on toast with fresh sprouts on top.

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originally published on Mar 29, 2013 (last updated Nov 12, 2018)

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  1. JoleeReply

    This is similar to the recipe my mother had when I was a child. They were called bunsteads. You may remember the comic strip Dagwood Bumstead.

    It was basically tuna salad and then you add chopped egg and you add Velveeta cut in very small cubes. Add chopped pickles and celery and bind with salad dressing. You put this in hotdog buns and wrap them in foil. Mom used to keep them in the freezer and heat in the oven when we were ready for a delicious lunch. Cheese melts and it is so comfy and good.

    Of course delicious cold as well.

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  4. JocelynReply

    That was delicious just made it. Great Recipe!

    • Sandy

      Thanks Jocelyn!

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  7. Ali | Gimme Some OvenReply

    This sounds so good! And I completely adore that photo!! :)

  8. Paula - bell'alimentoReply

    I’ve always loved egg salad sandwiches. Slightly warm right after making and lightly toasted bread. Swoon.

  9. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabblesReply

    I’ve never added tuna to my egg salad, but why not?! I know I’d love it. And I have a few hard boiled eggs left, yay! ;)

  10. Miss @ Miss in the KitchenReply

    This is making me so hungry! I do love sprouts on a sandwich!

  11. AngieReply

    I need one these right now! So delicious!!!!

  12. HeatherReply

    I am so pinning this when I get home and trying it!! I love egg salad and never thought to add tuna, which I also love!!

  13. SarahReply

    Yum, where do you get that bread? Your eggs came out perfect too. No sign of any green yolk.

  14. Sommer@ASpicyPerspectiveReply

    You’re so cute–that’s a great photo! This would certainly be putting our eggs to good use!

  15. CindyReply

    Really? I’ve eatten this all my life as tuna salad. LOL!

  16. AmyReply

    What a fantastic picture! Great hats!

    I could eat egg salad every single day.

  17. carrianReply

    This looks delicious!

  18. bridget {bake at 350}Reply

    A. I LOVE that picture of you and your sisters!!!

    B. I’m the same as you…I’d never order a tuna sandwich or egg salad when at a restaurant. ;)

    C. This combo sounds so delicious! I can’t wait to try it!

  19. RachaelReply

    Well I never, I’ve never considered putting tuna and egg together in a sandwich before – I feel like i’ve been missing out on something super tasty now!

  20. DarlaReply

    Your sandwich looks great. I make egg salad sandwiches and tuna sandwiches but never thought to combine them. I’ll give it a try.

    Darla

  21. Liz @ The Lemon BowlReply

    Is it weird that I want this for breakfast?? xoxo

Egg Salad with Tuna and Sweet Pickles Sandwich Recipe (2024)

FAQs

Are tuna and eggs good together? ›

It has great flavor and a creamy texture and basically combines everything you love about classic egg salad with delicious and flaky tuna! This healthy tuna salad recipe is low carb, keto whole30, and paleo! It's high protein, low in carbohydrates, gluten-free, easy to customize, and perfect for meal prep.

How long will egg salad keep in the refrigerator? ›

According to the USDA, egg salad that's been stored properly in the fridge will be good for three to five days. To maximize that timeframe, use an airtight container and place the egg salad in the coldest part of the fridge promptly. Make sure your fridge is set to 40 F or lower.

What does Martha Stewart put in her tuna salad? ›

Ingredients
  1. 12 ounces good-quality tuna, packed in oil, drained.
  2. 2 stalks celery, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced.
  3. 1 apple, such as McIntosh or Gala, peeled, cored, and cut into ¼-inch pieces.
  4. 3 tablespoons light mayonnaise, preferably Ojai Cook's Lemonaise Light.
  5. 2 tablespoons freshly chopped basil leaves.
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How many calories are in a tuna and egg sandwich? ›

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
389Calories
16gFat
26gCarbs
33gProtein
Mar 6, 2023

Can you eat canned tuna with mayo? ›

Tuna salad is a light and fresh comfort food classic. Made with a few simple ingredients such as canned tuna, mayonnaise, onion and celery, it's the perfect combination of creamy and crispy. Serve this in a sandwich, wrap it in lettuce, or stuff it in avocado halves for a healthy, throw-together lunch.

How to tell if egg salad has gone bad? ›

Look for any changes in color, flavor, smell, and texture. Fresh egg salad should be creamy and smooth with a mild scent. Spoiled egg salad will smell sour or have a sulfurous odor like rotten eggs. The texture may be watery or slimy, which may be a sign of bacterial growth.

Why does my egg salad get watery the next day? ›

Every ingredient that goes into egg salad has water in it. Salt and sugar in the dressing draw the water out of the ingredients as they sit, and they make your egg salad watery regardless of whether it's in the fridge or in a sandwich.

How long is it safe to eat homemade egg salad? ›

Egg salad will keep for up to 4 days in the fridge. Of course, this is merely the foundation for a great egg salad. Change up the ingredients and seasonings, anything from paprika to cumin to celery salt, and there's no end to the ways that you can enjoy it.

How do you make Paula Deen's tuna salad? ›

Ingredients
  1. 2 cans (6-ounces each) solid white tuna, packed in water, drained.
  2. 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely chopped.
  3. ⅓ cup mayonnaise.
  4. juice of ½ a lemon.
  5. 3 tablespoons thinly sliced chives.
  6. 1 stalk celery, finely chopped.
  7. 1 tablespoon dill pickle relish.
  8. 1 tablespoon finely chopped red onion.

Why does restaurant tuna salad taste better? ›

The highest-quality tuna is bought fresh from the market or fishmonger, so some restaurants process and cook fresh tuna before incorporating it into the tuna salad. Although time-consuming and expensive, many chefs prefer this approach.

Can you eat egg and tuna together? ›

Tuna and egg salad is a favorite around here for lunches. It's high-protein, flavorful, and so easy to whip up.

Are scrambled eggs and tuna good? ›

This low-calorie, low-fat, tasty breakfast egg and tuna recipe, is not only quick and easy to make, it's a healthy breakfast to start your day.

Is canned tuna healthy? ›

1. Is canned tuna fish good for you? Yes, canned tuna is a healthful food rich in protein and contains many vitamins and minerals such as B-Complex vitamins, Vitamins A and D as well as iron, selenium and phosphorus. Tuna also contains healthy omega 3 essential fatty acids DHA and EPA.

Can I eat tuna on egg diet? ›

This diet plan centers around boiled eggs as the main protein source, but also includes other healthy ingredients like veggies, chicken, tuna, and more. Each day features three meal plans for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all of which are packed with protein and fiber to keep you feeling full and satisfied.

Is tuna and eggs protein? ›

1 large egg = approximately 7g protein. 100g tuna = approximately 30g protein.

Is tuna and eggs good after workout? ›

Inspired by the team at LDN Muscle, this super speedy scramble is packed with protein (around 40g per serving). Protein is known to help repair muscles and aid recovery after exercise – making this a great meal to whip up post-workout.

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