This Asian-inspired tuna egg salad is as simple as 1-2-3 and brings a new perspective to the typical tuna-egg recipe. Instead of drowning the ingredients in mayo, we make a sesame oil infusion that doubles as a salad dressing. You can take the formula and adjust it to your personal preferences or serve different versions with either chicken, tuna, or beef!
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Delicious, quick, and easy to whip together in a few simple steps, our keto Asian-inspired tuna egg salad is a meal missing from your table. Indulge in golden-yolked eggs, tender tuna, and crunchy lettuce coated in an oil infusion salad dressing. This gives our keto egg salad recipe a light, silky dressing with no mayo in sight.
Why You'll Love It
- A delicious keto salad packed with classic Asian flavors
- Easy to make with 5 minutes prep
- Just 7 simple ingredients
- 2.6 grams net carbs in each bowl!
- Low carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly
We chose to include tuna as the main protein in our keto egg salad, though chicken or beef would also work perfectly alongside the fresh lettuce and vibrant dressing. Salads don’t have to be bland, and our tasty recipe only takes 5 minutes to prepare and 10 minutes to cook. Ideal on its own or as a side dish, our keto Asian-inspired tuna egg salad is a scrumptious, balanced recipe to have in your back pocket.
Toasted sesame oil and light soy sauce coat each piece of lettuce, awakening the tastebuds with classic Asian flavors. With just 2.6g of net carbs per serving, this egg salad is the perfect recipe to whip up for a light but satisfying meal. Play around with the quantities of the ingredients, adding more or less chili powder depending on spice preference, along with a substitute protein such as chicken, beef, or tofu.
Keto Egg Salad Ingredients
- Lettuce: It’s hard to beat the delightful crunch of lettuce and the contrast it brings when paired with silky, hard-boiled eggs and pink flakes of tuna. Wash and chop the lettuce into smaller pieces before adding it to a large salad bowl where it can join fiery chili powder and tangy soy sauce.
- Tuna: For this recipe, canned tuna can be used which makes things far easier in the kitchen as it can be used straight from the can. Be sure to drain the can before using the tuna, as this prevents too much liquid in the salad, which can take away from the vibrant Asian dressing.
- Eggs: Eggs are a key component in this salad, and two medium-sized eggs are the perfect amount to serve two people. They need to be hard-boiled and peeled, so try to do so gently to prevent forming dents in the outer egg white.
- Toasted Sesame Oil: The gentle nuttiness of toasted sesame oil brings calmness to the chili powder whilst offsetting the sweet tang of soy sauce and erythritol. Along with an earthy flavor, the oil helps the dressing stick better to each piece of lettuce, bringing a delicious kick to every mouthful.
- Light Soy Sauce: Distinctive in aroma and taste, soy sauce is at the heart of the Asian inspiration for this salad. Intensely salty and golden in color, light soy sauce gives the dressing a zingy, uplifted edge to brighten the tuna and eggs.
- Low Carb Sugar Substitute: Erythritol is a sweet savior in keto dishes, and it does wonders for balancing the saltiness of the soy sauce and the earthiness of toasted sesame oil. Just a small spoonful of erythritol is all that’s needed to sweeten the dressing and bring the entire dish together.
- Chili Powder: Alongside heat, chili powder darkens the color of the dressing to a deep, warm red. Eggs and tuna need to be partnered with other ingredients to transform them into something special, and chili powder gives both of them a flavorful, spicy edge.
How To Make Keto Asian-Inspired Tuna Egg Salad
To make our keto Asian-inspired tuna egg salad recipe, you need to carve out just 5 minutes of prep time and 10 minutes of total cooking time. This is a fast, easy, but satisfying dish, able to provide you with a boost of energy and nutrients at any time of day. Use our egg salad recipe as a base, and build the salad you’ll enjoy the best by substituting tuna, adding more chili, and even using different salad leaves.
- Hard boil the eggs: Place the eggs in boiling water for 8-10 minutes, transferring them to ice water once cooked. Peel the shells off the eggs and dice them into small chunks.
- Prep the lettuce and tuna: Wash and chop lettuce before adding it to a salad bowl. Mix the tuna with the lettuce and top with the diced eggs.
- Prep the salad dressing: In a small saucepan, mix the sesame oil with the light soy sauce, chili powder, and Erythritol. Allow the ingredients to simmer gently for 1-2 minutes on low heat, letting the flavors infuse.
- Add the dressing to the salad: Remove the dressing from the heat and allow it to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, drizzle over the salad, coating each piece of egg and juicy flake of tuna.
Recipe Variations
Asian Inspired Mackerel Egg Salad: Substituting the tuna with mackerel gives this dish a fresh twist. Packed full of omega-3 fatty acids and tender flesh, mackerel is the ideal partner for smoothing chunks of egg and zesty Asian-inspired dressing.
Asian Inspired Tuna Egg Salad with Garlic: Mincing a clove of garlic into the dressing when it hits the pan unleashes a new flavor into the dish. Frying the garlic for only a couple of minutes in the sesame oil and soy sauce allows its natural pungency to still come through and flavor the salad.
Asian Inspired Tuna Egg Salad with Onions: Some small diced red onions added to the lettuce provide crunch and a savory tang along with gorgeous pops of deep purple. Raw red onion has a slight heat that matches the warmth of the chili powder without adding a bold spice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Carbs Are In Tuna Salad with Eggs?
Our keto Asian-inspired tuna egg salad contains 2.6g of net carbs per serving. The total carbohydrates are kept low by sweetening the dressing with Erythritol and choosing low-carb ingredients such as tuna, eggs, and toasted sesame oil.
Can You Make A Vegan Keto Egg Salad?
Making a vegan version of our keto egg salad is difficult since the main ingredients are fish and egg. It’s possible to omit the egg and fish in place of tofu, though it’s wise to cook the tofu with some seasoning to ensure the final dish isn’t bland or lacking in flavor.
What Can You Substitute Tuna With In A Keto Egg Salad?
Tuna can be substituted for other fish, meat, cheese, or tofu in a keto egg salad. Canned tuna works well for its ease of use and flaky texture which disperses easily throughout the salad.
📖 Recipe
Asian Inspired Tuna Egg Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 cups Lettuce chopped
- 1 cup Tuna (10 oz canned) drained
- 2 medium Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 tablespoon Light Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Low Carb Sugar Substitute
- ½ teaspoon Chili Powder
Instructions
- Hard boil the eggs for 8-10 minutes. Peel and dice.
- Mix the tuna with the lettuce in a salad bowl and top with the eggs.
- In a small saucepan, mix the sesame oil with the light soy sauce, chili powder and Erythritol. Bring to a gentle simmer to infuse the flavors for 1-2 minutes, over low heat.
- Remove from the heat and allow to reach room temperature before drizzling over the salad.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information for the recipe is calculated based on the ingredients in each recipe. It is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe we provide. Erythritol and other sugar-free sweetener carbs are not included in the carb counts. Net carbohydrates are the total carbohydrates minus dietary fiber.
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