Keto Tuna Salad
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Keto Tuna Salad
Description
The Keto Tuna Salad features drained flaked tuna mixed with fresh celery, red onion, and flat-leaf parsley for crispness and mild pungency. Mayonnaise serves as the creamy binder, with Dijon or stone-ground mustard and fresh lemon juice lending tang and subtle heat. Salt and black pepper season the salad to taste, balancing the flavors. The combination results in creamy spoonfuls featuring tender tuna flakes and crunchy vegetable bits that contrast in texture. This preparation suits keto or low-carb diets by focusing on protein and healthy fats without added carbs.
The salad is made by gently combining all ingredients, adjusting mayonnaise quantity to achieve a preferred creaminess. This flexibility lets the cook tailor the texture from lightly dressed to dense and creamy. The fresh parsley adds a herbal brightness complementing the citrus and mustard notes. Easily served chilled as a sandwich filling, on leafy greens, or with low-carb crackers.
Seasoning with salt and pepper to taste ensures balance, and finely mincing the onion and celery ensures an even texture. The recipe’s simplicity highlights the quality of each component, making this a dependable tuna salad for those following ketogenic guidelines.
Ingredients
- 4 cans 5 oz tuna packed in water drained
- ¼ cup celery finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely minced
- 1 teaspoon flat-leaf parsley finely minced
- ½ - ¾ cup mayonnaise add a little at a time **see notes
- 1 teaspoon mustard dijon or stone ground
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and flake tuna, add to large bowl
- Add celery, red onion, and parsley, stir to combine.
- Add mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
Notes
- Add mayonnaise gradually to control the creaminess and prevent the salad from becoming too wet.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 89 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 89kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 129mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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