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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Appetizers ยป Sun Dried Tomato Tuna Salad

    Sun Dried Tomato Tuna Salad

    Published: Aug 9, 2012 ยท Updated: Mar 28, 2019 ยท This post contains affiliate links.

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    Sun-dried Tomato Tuna Salad is a tasty no cook lunch or snack. This tuna salad is served in egg whites so it's high in protein and big on flavor thanks to the addition of sun-dried tomatoes and basil. Great to serve as a nourishing appetizer!

    plate of Sun-Dried Tomato Tuna Salad eggs

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    Why you should make Sun Dried Tomato Tuna Salad

    If you're looking for a healthy high-protein snack or lunch, end your search because here's a recipe perfect for you.

    It's a twist on the regular tuna salad and is served in egg whites, so it's high in protein and big on flavor.

    I have a huge basil plant outside my door, and it is huge. So instead of making my regular tuna salad with yogurt, celery, and an egg, I decided I would use this basil.

    I can't possibly let it go to waste while it looks so pretty out there. I'm taking advantage because in the winter I am dying for basil, and the plant is gone...

    Well, long(ish) story short, I decided to make up a different type of tuna salad that used the basil and some other random things in my refrigerator.

    sun dried tomatoes, eggs, basil, and vinegar

    How to Make this tuna salad with sun dried tomatoes

    Nothing too fancy for these babies.

    Start with some hard boiled eggs, and mash the yolks. Add in vinegar, salt, sun-dried tomatoes, and olive oil from the sun-dried tomatoes and mix together. Stir in the basil and tuna, and stuff into the egg white. Enjoy!

    egg whites with Sun-Dried Tomato Tuna Salad with eggs, basil, sun-dried tomatoes

    Tips for Making this high protein lunch or snack

    The best tuna for the recipe

    Look for canned light, white, albacore, skipjack, or yellowfin tuna that is caught using hand-operated pole-and-lines or trolling lines. I really like Safe Catch, Wild Planet, and Starkist tuna because I know they are sustainably caught and are lower in mercury.

    hand holding an egg white stuffed with Sun-Dried Tomato Tuna Salad

    Make Ahead Tips

    These are great to make ahead of time. I like to double or triple the recipe, so I have a lot in the fridge to grab whenever I am hungry and want something quick that will give me sustainable energy.

    Hard boiling a bunch of eggs at the beginning of the week makes my life easier, so I can make these with those eggs I already hard boiled. I actually use my Instant Pot for this, and that thing seriously makes hard boiling eggs a dream!

    plate of Sun-Dried Tomato Tuna Salad stuffed eggs

    Final thoughts:

    I used to think I didn't like sun-dried tomatoes, but in the tuna salad, they just give it a really good flavor & aren't overpowering.


    MORE CANNED TUNA RECIPES YOU'LL LOVE:

    • Greek Tuna Salad
    • Sesame Tuna Burger
    • Southwest Tuna Wraps
    • Caprese Tuna Salad
    • Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocado

    plate of Sun-Dried Tomato Tuna Salad eggs

    Sun-dried Tomato Tuna Salad Stuffed Eggs

    Sun-dried Tomato Tuna Salad is a tasty no cook lunch or snack. This tuna salad is high in protein and big on flavor thanks to the addition of basil.
    4.84 from 6 votes
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Author: Meme

    Ingredients

    • 3 large eggs hard-boiled
    • 5 teaspoons vinegar any kind
    • 1 tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
    • 1/8 teaspoon salt
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil from the sun dried tomatoes
    • 5 ounce tuna drained
    • 1 tablespoon fresh basil chopped

    Instructions

    • Slice hard boiled eggs in half lengthwise.
    • In a medium bowl, mash egg yolks. Stir in vinegar, sun dried tomatoes, salt, and olive oil.
    • Stir in tuna and basil.
    • Fill each of the egg white halves with the tuna mixture. Serve with extra chopped basil if desired.

    Notes

    *If you want to reduce the protein or just don't like eggs, omit the eggs and serve over lettuce or whole wheat bread.
    *Do not drain oil from tomatoes; for sun-dried tomatoes not packed in oil, add an extra 1-2 teaspoon olive oil.
    Did you try this recipe?Be sure to leave a comment & recipe rating below. Bonus points for tagging @memeinge & #livingwellkitchen on Instagram! THANK YOU! xo
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    Nutrition Facts
    Sun-dried Tomato Tuna Salad Stuffed Eggs
    Amount Per Serving (3 egg whites)
    Calories 327 Calories from Fat 189
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 21g32%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Cholesterol 291mg97%
    Sodium 522mg23%
    Potassium 365mg10%
    Carbohydrates 2g1%
    Fiber 0g0%
    Sugar 0g0%
    Protein 30g60%
    Vitamin A 605IU12%
    Vitamin C 7.5mg9%
    Calcium 51mg5%
    Iron 2.5mg14%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
    *

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    1. Bethany says

      February 14, 2014 at 6:45 pm

      How many eggs are in one serving?

      Reply
      • Meme says

        February 14, 2014 at 7:32 pm

        To serve 2 it's 1.5 eggs {3 halves} per serving.

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    2. Laurie says

      January 09, 2016 at 5:03 am

      4 stars
      Very good! But it is SCREAMING for some salt. I added some thyme, salt, and garlic, and used balsamic vinegar and lime juice for acid. Really good!

      Reply
      • Meme says

        January 11, 2016 at 6:44 pm

        Haha! You are definitely right!! I rarely put salt in things because my family members salt their food even without tasting it :/
        Glad you were able to make it your own & enjoyed it!! Thanks for the comment! xxoo

        Reply
    3. Holly says

      August 10, 2018 at 10:04 am

      5 stars
      I love tuna salad but I have never thought to put sun dried tomatoes in the recipe!!! Love the idea!

      Reply
    4. Liz says

      August 11, 2018 at 12:41 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea! I love the portability too!

      Reply
    5. Lindsey says

      August 12, 2018 at 7:45 am

      5 stars
      I'm looking for some great make ahead/ prep recipes this AM and these are PERFECT! Love all the protein and really loving the flavor addition from the sundried tomatoes!

      Reply
    6. Emily Kyle says

      August 12, 2018 at 11:01 am

      5 stars
      I am always looking for new and delicious ways to use up my eggs from the girls and I know that my husband is going to looooooove these. Fun fact, tuna was like my least favorite food ever when I was younger and now its one of my faves!

      Reply
    7. Lorie says

      August 13, 2018 at 8:12 am

      5 stars
      This is genius!!! Making these this week and canโ€™t wait!

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