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Egg and Tuna Salad Cups

Egg and Tuna Salad Cups
Australian Egg Recipes to make at home
Recipe By: 
Australian Eggs
www.australianeggs.org.au
Prep Time: 
15mins
Cook Time: 
5mins
Serves: 
4
These Egg and Tuna Salad Cups are a fresh, protein-packed snack or light meal. They’re easy to make, great for lunchboxes and perfect for quick, healthy eating — or serving as a simple bite when entertaining.

Dressing

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup whole egg mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yoghurt
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp caster sugar
  • Salt & Pepper


Method

  1. Whisk ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside.


Salad Cups

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 2 small stalks celery, finely diced
  • 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, seeds removed, finely diced
  • 2 tbsp baby capers, chopped
  • 2 x 125g cans tuna slices in oil – Italian style, drained and broken into pieces
  • ½ cup coarsely chopped parsley, plus extra leaves for garnish
  • 2 small gem lettuces, leaves washed, trimmed


Method

  1. Place eggs into a medium saucepan. Cover with cold water and bring to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes (semi-firm yolks). Remove eggs and immerse in cold water until completely cool. Peel and roughly chop.
  2. Combine celery, onions, cucumber and capers with half the dressing in a large bowl. Gently fold in tuna, boiled eggs and parsley.
  3. Separate lettuce leaves and arrange on a serving plate. Spoon in egg salad. Drizzle with remaining dressing.