Dakota's Crab Tuna Egg Salad Recipe

A delicious and easy Cajun-inspired egg salad perfect for Lent or any Friday! Submitted by 8-year-old Dakota Delcambre, this recipe blends tender tuna and crab with creamy mayonnaise and hard-boiled eggs. A fun twist on a classic, this recipe is quick to make and adaptable to your favorite sandwich fixings. Learn this family recipe passed down through generations of the Delcambre family, a true taste of Cajun cuisine. Perfect for lunch, a light dinner, or even a fun appetizer!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 23 mins
Calories 340.3 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Dakota's Crab Tuna Egg Salad

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How to Make Dakota's Crab Tuna Egg Salad

  1. Hard-boil 6 large eggs. While eggs boil, prepare remaining ingredients.
  2. Drain one 5-ounce can of tuna and one 5-ounce can of crab meat. Gently flake the tuna and crab with a fork.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the tuna, crab, and 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Stir until well combined. Add more mayonnaise to reach your desired consistency.
  4. Finely chop 1/4 cup red onion (or omit if desired). Add to the mixture along with 1/4 cup chopped green olives (optional).
  5. Once the eggs are cooked, peel and chop them. Add the chopped eggs to the bowl.
  6. Gently stir to combine all ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve on your favorite bread or crackers with lettuce, cheese, and other desired toppings. Enjoy with potato chips, soda, tea, or (for adults) a cold beer!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

42 g

Sugar

16g

Fat

16g

Carbs

3g