Two Layered Lunch Salad

Prep: 5 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

A creamy, chilled tuna salad with a gelatinous twist, featuring crunchy celery, savory onion, and bite‑sized eggs—perfect for a light lunch or a party side.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans white tuna, drained
  • 2 Tbsp. minced onion
  • 2 hard boiled eggs, diced
  • 1 cup celery, diced
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 envelope Knox gelatin
  • 1/2 cup boiling water

Instructions

  1. Mix the tuna, minced onion, diced hard boiled eggs, and diced celery with mayonnaise.
  2. Dissolve the gelatin envelope in the boiling water.
  3. Allow the gelatin mixture to cool.
  4. Add the cooled gelatin mixture to the tuna mixture and stir to combine.
  5. Spread the combined mixture evenly in an 8 x 8 x 2‑inch pyrex dish.
  6. Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours or until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

508 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.2g 24% DV
Total Fat 27.1g 35% DV
Carbs 55.9g 20% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 23.5g 47% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 512.8mg 22% DV
Potassium 342.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 72.3mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 22.3mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 2mg 2% DV
Calcium 81mg 6% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV
Contains Egg Fish

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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