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healthy tuna salad

Delicious Healthy Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt Twist

Enjoy a healthy tuna salad with Greek yogurt, offering a nutritious twist on a classic dish, perfect for light meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or regular yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice fresh is preferable
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard yellow mustard can be used
  • to taste Salt adjust based on dietary restrictions
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground is best
  • 2 tablespoons Dill or Parsley or any preferred herbs
  • 1 can Albacore Tuna well-drained
  • 1 stalk Celery finely chopped

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Fork

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth and creamy, about 1–2 minutes.
  2. Add salt, black pepper, and fresh herbs to the yogurt mixture. Stir well with a spatula for another 1–2 minutes.
  3. Drain the albacore tuna and flake into the bowl. Combine gently with a fork.
  4. Finely chop celery and red onion; add to the tuna mixture. Fold everything together with a spatula.
  5. Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with lemon juice, salt, and pepper as needed.
  6. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 20gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh herbs and veggies for the best flavor and crunch. Avoid over-mixing after adding tuna and veggies for a delightful texture.

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