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Best Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe

Sharon Brown
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 114 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans 5 ounces each white albacore tuna packed in water, drained
  • 2 celery stalks finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons minced red onion
  • 1 tablespoon capers drained and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • cup strained Greek yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon whole grain Dijon mustard

Instructions
 

  • Gather your supplies and chop all the fresh ingredients. Chop your celery stalks finely, mince the red onion, and get ready for some caper magic. Spritz some lemon juice aside—you’re going to need it!
  • Open your cans of albacore tuna and drain them well. Use a fork to gently flake them into a large mixing bowl. You want it to be fluffy, not a mushy mess.
  • Add the chopped celery, minced red onion, and capers to the bowl with the tuna. These ingredients bring crunch and flavor that will elevate your salad.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper. Stir until smooth. This dressing is the star of the show.
  • Pour the dressing over the tuna and veggie mixture. Give it a good stir until everything is combined. Feel free to use a fork or a spatula for this task.
  • Taste your salad. Does it need more salt? More lemon juice? Adjust accordingly to match your taste preferences.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the flavors meld together. After chilling, scoop it out on anything you like and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh is best! The flavors will shine through when you use fresh produce.
  • Experiment with Herbs: Dill or parsley is great, but feel free to try tarragon or cilantro if that speaks to you.
  • Make It a Meal: Serve over leafy greens or whole grain pasta for a filling lunch or dinner.
  • Keep it Creamy: Don’t be shy with Greek yogurt. It’s your friend and keeps everything nice and creamy.
  • Go Wild with Add-ins: Try diced pickles, diced apples, or even nuts for a fun twist.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 20gFat: 2.6gSaturated Fat: 0.7gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 527mg
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