Keto Tuna Salad
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
5
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Calories
240 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
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Cuisine
British
Keto Tuna Salad
Description
Keto Tuna Salad makes use of canned tuna blended with finely chopped celery, red onion, and sugar-free pickles, creating textural interest alongside fresh dill for herbal brightness. The dressing, made from mayonnaise mixed with Dijon mustard and lemon juice, adds creaminess and a light acidity that ties the components together harmoniously. Seasoning with salt and pepper adjusts the flavor to taste.
The final salad is creamy and tangy with crunchy vegetable bits, making it a satisfying dish with varied mouthfeel. It suits low-carb dietary goals with a net carb content of approximately 1 gram per serving and focuses on simple fresh ingredients for flavor.
To serve, this tuna salad works well with low-carb accompaniments such as keto bread, crackers, as a topping for halved bell peppers, cucumber slices, or wrapped in lettuce leaves. Its versatility helps integrate protein easily into various meals or snacks.
Store the salad in the refrigerator for up to four days to maintain freshness. It is not recommended for freezing due to changes in texture that may occur. Portion sizes are roughly half a cup per serving, making it convenient for meal prep or quick servings.
Ingredients
- 14 oz tuna 400g, canned
- ½ cup mayonnaise 120g
- ½ cup celery finely diced, 60g, 2 stalks
- ¼ cup red onions finely diced, 25g, ¼ onion
- ¼ cup pickle finely diced, 30g, sugar free
- ¼ cup dill finely chopped, 20g, fresh
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 15g
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 12g
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and put it in a large mixing bowl. Add the finely chopped celery, onions, pickles and dill. Stir to combine.
- In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, lemon and mustard to make the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing onto the salad and stir to combine. Adjust the seasoning and serve.
Notes
- The recipe yields five servings, each about ½ cup or 130 grams, and contains approximately 1g net carbs per serving.
- Serve with low-carb bread, crackers, halved bell peppers, cucumber slices, or lettuce leaves for varied low-carb options.
- Keep refrigerated and consume within 4 days to maintain flavor and texture; freezing is not advised.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 5Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 130g | |
| Calories | 240kcal | 12% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 1.6g | 1% |
| Protein | 16.2g | 32% |
| Fat | 19.2g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.8g | 14% |
| Fiber | 0.6g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.6g | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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