Paige’s Kitchen: Mom’s Hungarian Tuna Fish Salad

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: canned salmon

💰Cheaper: canned mackerel

Canned mackerel is often less expensive and still flavorful.

hard-boiled eggs

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: egg substitute

Tofu provides protein for a vegetarian option.

pickles

🥗Healthier: cucumber

💰Cheaper: relish

Relish can provide a similar sweet and tangy flavor.

Grate the hard-boiled eggs using a box grater.

Add the drained tuna to the bowl with the grated eggs.

Sprinkle seasoned salt over the tuna and eggs until coated.

Add 2 heaping tablespoons of mayonnaise to the mixture.

Stir to combine, breaking up any large pieces of tuna and incorporating the egg yolks into the mayonnaise.

Sprinkle paprika over the top to coat for flavor and presentation.

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least a couple of hours or overnight before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens