Healthy Tuna Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
115 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Tuna Salad
Description
This Healthy Tuna Salad features drained albacore tuna combined with Greek yogurt, a lemon juice and Dijon mustard dressing, and finely chopped celery and red onion. The yogurt provides creaminess while maintaining a lighter profile compared to mayonnaise. The lemon and mustard add a bright tanginess that complements the tuna’s flavor. Fresh dill or parsley enhances the herbaceous freshness.
The salad has a creamy yet not heavy texture with crisp vegetable bits for contrast. The preparation involves whisking the wet ingredients first to ensure even distribution of flavor, then gently folding in the tuna and vegetables to preserve texture. It can be served as is for a protein-rich snack, or spooned onto bread or toast for a quick light lunch or breakfast.
Because of its fresh ingredients, proper storage is important. Leftover salad keeps well refrigerated for several days in an airtight container, making it suitable for meal prep or sandwiches. Variations allow flexibility in herbs or substitutes like sour cream or different mustards, enabling adaptation to available ingredients or taste preferences.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dill chopped, or parsley
- 2 ounce albacore tuna drained, white, in water
- 2 celery minced, stalks
- 2 tablespoons red onion minced
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, salt, pepper and dill or parsley until well combined.
- Add the drained tuna on top, along with the celery and red onions. Gently stir until well combined.
- Serve on its own or in a sandwich or on toast.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness and safety.
- For substitutions, plain yogurt, sour cream, or omitting yogurt is possible, but may alter texture and taste.
- Mustard variations include yellow mustard or omitting it if preferred.
- Herbs can be switched from dill to parsley or other fresh herbs according to taste.
- Nutritional information excludes any bread used for serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 115 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 115kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 480mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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