Healthy Tuna Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of summer with this healthy tuna salad! Creamy Greek yogurt and zesty Dijon mustard combine with tender tuna and fresh veggies for a dish that’s both satisfying and refreshing. Perfect for lunches, picnics, or casual gatherings, this delightful salad is sure to impress your family and friends. Serve it on whole-grain bread or over crisp lettuce for a nutritious meal that’s quick to make and packed with flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 can (5 oz) high-quality tuna packed in water, drained
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a mixing bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt and Dijon mustard until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped celery and red onion into the yogurt mixture.
- Gently mix in the drained tuna, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve on lettuce leaves or whole-grain bread as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 25mg