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Veggie Loaded Tuna Salad
5 from 114 votes

Veggie Loaded Tuna Salad

This Veggie Loaded Tuna Salad mixes canned light tuna with shredded carrot, radish, celery, onion, and chopped dill pickles, combined in a creamy dressing with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt and mustard. The variety of fresh vegetables adds crunch and brightness, enhancing the tuna's mild flavor. It can be adjusted to taste and serves as a colorful, satisfying option for sandwiches or a protein-rich salad.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 264 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 5 oz light tuna chunk, canned in water, drained
  • ⅛ tsp garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp dried minced onion or onion powder
  • mayonnaise start with just a little and only add more if you need it!, or Greek yogurt, a dollop
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard extra if desired, plain
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
VEGGIES ADDED:
  • carrot shredded
  • radish shredded
  • celery finely chopped or shredded
  • onion finely chopped, white or red
  • kosher dill pickles chopped
  • add a little... or a lot!

Instructions

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  1. Drain your tuna.
  2. Chop your veggies.
  3. Combine with remaining ingredients and mix well.
  4. To make into a super flavorful sandwich that rivals your local deli, combine all ingredients, spread onto fluffy rye bread with a little mustard, top with arugula or romaine lettuce and dig in! Tuna and rye are a match made in heaven so hunt down some whole grain rye instead of the typical white bread. If you have 'em, onion and tomato are also di-vine piled on top of this sandwich. Use what you have and, as always, have fun with it!  A colorful lunch is a satisfying lunch.

Notes

  • Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with vegetable and bread choices.
  • Adjust mayonnaise or yogurt amounts to achieve the desired creaminess without overpowering the fresh vegetables.
  • Use fresh vegetables finely chopped or shredded for balanced texture and flavor.
  • Serve the tuna salad chilled for best taste and texture.

Nutrition Information

Calories 264kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 48mg (16%) Sodium 216mg (9%) Potassium 336mg (7%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 79IU (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 264

% Daily Value*

Calories 264kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Potassium 336mg 7%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 79IU 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.