Keto Tuna Salad
Keto Tuna Salad combines canned tuna with diced celery, red onions, pickles, and fresh dill, all coated in a lemony Dijon-mustard mayonnaise dressing. This creamy salad offers a low-carb, protein-rich option with a crisp texture from the vegetables and a bright, tangy flavor. It can be served in various low-carb ways making it flexible for keto-friendly meals.
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
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 240
% 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.