Description
This Healthy Tuna Salad is a quick and nutritious meal perfect for a light lunch or snack. Made with protein-rich white albacore tuna and creamy Greek yogurt, it’s flavored with fresh herbs, tangy lemon juice, and Dijon mustard for a delicious and satisfying taste. Ready in just 15 minutes, it can be enjoyed on its own, as a sandwich filling, or served on toast for a wholesome option.
Ingredients
Dressing
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dill or parsley, chopped
Tuna Salad
- 2 (5-ounce) cans white albacore tuna in water, drained
- 2 celery stalks, minced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, minced
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and chopped dill or parsley until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Add tuna and vegetables: Add the drained tuna on top of the dressing, then add the minced celery and red onion. Gently stir all ingredients together until evenly combined, taking care not to break up the tuna too much.
- Serve: Serve the tuna salad immediately on its own, as a sandwich filling, or spread on toast for a healthy and delicious meal.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add chopped pickles or cucumbers.
- Use fresh herbs like dill or parsley to enhance flavor.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with mayonnaise for a richer taste, if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Serve on whole-grain bread or lettuce wraps to keep it low carb.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
