If you’ve ever looked at a salad and thought, “This would be way better if it was just meat and eggs,” welcome to the club.
My Carnivore Tuna Salad Supreme is basically what happens when you take a classic Tuna Egg Salad Recipe, kick out the lettuce, and double down on the good stuff—think creamy eggs, chunky tuna, and more bacon than your doctor would recommend.
Honestly, this is my go-to Carnivore Lunch when meal prep needs to be fast, filling, and completely unapologetic. I came up with this after one too many sad desk salads at work—now, I actually look forward to lunch (and yes, I definitely judge coworkers nibbling on carrot sticks).
Carnivore Tuna Salad
EQUIPMENT (PAID LINKS)
- Spoon or food ring (for shaping)
- Serving plate
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans tuna in water, drained
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon melted ghee or unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder optional
- ¼ cup cooked bacon pieces about 4 thick slices
- 2 tablespoons cooked pancetta diced
- 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese cut into small cubes (about ½ cup)
- 2 large eggs hard-boiled and sliced
- Salt and black pepper optional
- 1 egg yolk raw (optional, for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon shaved Parmesan cheese optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Tuna Base: In a large bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, melted ghee or butter, and dry mustard powder if you’re using it. Stir until the mixture is creamy and well blended.2 5-ounce cans tuna in water, drained, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon melted ghee or unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
- Add Crunch and Flavor: Gently fold in the cheddar cubes, bacon pieces, and cooked pancetta. Stir to evenly distribute all that meaty goodness.¼ cup cooked bacon pieces, 2 tablespoons cooked pancetta, 2 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
- Arrange the Eggs: Lay the hard-boiled egg slices in a circle on a large serving plate, overlapping them like flower petals for a cool visual effect.2 large eggs
- Shape the Stack: Spoon the tuna mixture right into the center of the plate, forming a tall mound. Use a food ring or just your spoon to get a neat, impressive shape.
- Top and Garnish: Sprinkle the top of the stack with more crispy bacon and some shaved Parmesan if you want. For the ultimate wow factor, set a raw egg yolk on top—only if your eggs are super fresh and you’re feeling bold.1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon shaved Parmesan cheese
- Finish and Serve: Drizzle a little more melted ghee or butter around the plate for shine. Sprinkle with salt and pepper if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the most carnivorous tuna salad ever created.Salt and black pepper
Carnivore Tuna Salad Supreme – Pro Tips From a Tuna Addict
🥓 Bacon Level: Olympic
If you think four strips is enough, you’re adorable. Double it for extra crunch—trust me, you won’t regret it (unless you’re out of bacon).
🧀 Cheese Choices, a.k.a. “How Fancy Are You?”
Cheddar’s great, but if you want to flex, swap in smoked gouda, pepper jack, or a little grated Parmesan. Pretty much any cheese that makes you happy will work—except that sad, rubbery pre-shredded stuff. You deserve better.
🥄 Mayo Mania
Homemade mayo is awesome, but store-bought will do in a pinch. If you want to be extra, try carnivore mayo (made with bacon fat). Yes, it’s a thing. Yes, it’s delicious. No, you don’t have to share.
🥚 Egg-cellent Additions
Hard-boiled eggs add the best texture—chop them, slice them, or mash them up and hide them in the salad if you’re not into “decorative egg art.”
🥬 Lettuce? Never Heard of Her.
Thinking about adding celery or lettuce? Sorry, wrong recipe! If you really miss the crunch, add more bacon or even crispy pork rinds. Trust me, it’s better this way.
🥄 Tuna Types: Picky Eater Edition
Canned in water? Canned in oil? Albacore or chunk light? Use whatever you have—just drain it well, unless you like your tuna salad with a side of soggy regret.
💪 Meal Prep Hero
This stuff holds up like a champ in the fridge. Make a big batch and portion it out for the ultimate Carnivore Meal Prep—bonus points if you don’t tell anyone else it’s in there.
🔥 Spice It Up… or Don’t
Technically, carnivore purists skip all seasonings, but I like a little black pepper and maybe a pinch of dry mustard. If someone gives you side-eye for it, tell them to eat their own lunch.
🍽️ Presentation Perfection (Or Not)
If you’re feeling fancy, use a food ring to stack it up, layer those egg slices, and garnish with more bacon. Or just pile it on a plate and dig in—no judgment here.
You’ll be making this Carnivore Tuna Salad Supreme in your sleep. And probably dreaming about it, too.
