Keto Tuna Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
243 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Keto Tuna Salad Recipe
Description
The Keto Tuna Salad Recipe features white flaked tuna drained well to prevent excess moisture. It’s combined with finely diced celery for crispness, chopped dill pickles to add acidity and texture, and sliced green onions for mild savory notes. The binding and creamy element comes from mayonnaise, enhanced with lemon juice and Dijon mustard for brightness and slight sharpness. Salt and black pepper season the dish to taste.
The mixture does not involve cooking beyond draining tuna, so textures remain fresh and distinct. The salad has a rich but balanced creaminess with a light tang from lemon and pickles, suitable for a keto diet since it emphasizes fats and protein with minimal carbs.
It can be eaten directly from the bowl or used to top a green salad for a filling meal or snack option. The salad holds together well and offers a combination of savory, tangy, and fresh ingredients.
Ingredients
- 12 oz tuna white flaked; in water; drained
- 1 celery stalk; finely diced
- 2 dill pickle spear; finely chopped
- 1 green onion sliced
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the tuna well.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Eat as is, or eat on a salad.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 243 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 243kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 614mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 121mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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