Shareable Tuna Niçoise Salad Jars with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Cherry Tomatoes
Layered mason jar salads with tender tuna, crisp veggies, and a tangy mustard dressing for easy meal prep. This french-inspired salads (vegetarian) ready in about 20 minutes pairs (5 oz) canned tuna, hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes into a side that holds its own next to almost any main — bright, balanced, and quick enough to slot into a weeknight plate. Each serving lands at about 410 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly next to roasted proteins, grain bowls, or weeknight mains. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 can (5 oz) canned tuna
- 2 hard-boiled eggs
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- Step 1: Drain tuna, flake into a bowl, and mix with 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 1 tbsp white wine vinegar, and 1/2 tsp lemon zest.
- Step 2: Peel and slice hard-boiled eggs into halves. Combine with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion in a separate bowl.
- Step 3: Layer jars starting with dressing: pour 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp vinegar, 1 tbsp Dijon, and 1/2 tsp lemon zest into the bottom of each jar.
- Step 4: Add tuna mixture on top of dressing, then layer vegetables on top. Seal and refrigerate up to 3 days; shake well before eating to combine.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Shareable Tuna Niçoise Salad Jars with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Cherry Tomatoes take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (20 min prep + 0 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Shareable Tuna Niçoise Salad Jars with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Cherry Tomatoes?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep (5 oz) canned tuna from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Shareable Tuna Niçoise Salad Jars with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Cherry Tomatoes?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Shareable Tuna Niçoise Salad Jars with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Cherry Tomatoes for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Shareable Tuna Niçoise Salad Jars with Hard-Boiled Eggs and Cherry Tomatoes vegetarian?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
