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healthy tuna salad

Healthy Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt for Guilt-Free Lunches

A delicious and nutritious healthy tuna salad recipe with Greek yogurt, perfect for satisfying lunches while keeping calories low.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 cup Greek yogurt can use regular yogurt or sour cream as alternatives
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard or substitute with yellow mustard
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt preferred
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked preferred
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley can substitute with herbs of choice
  • 12 ounces white albacore tuna drain well before use
  • 0.5 cup celery minced, can substitute with bell peppers or cucumber
  • 0.25 cup red onion minced, can substitute with green onions for milder flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add salt, black pepper, and chopped dill or parsley. Whisk until well incorporated.
  3. Open and drain the tuna, then add it to the bowl along with minced celery and diced red onion.
  4. Gently fold the mixture with a spatula, ensuring all ingredients are well coated.
  5. Serve immediately on greens, in a sandwich, or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Drain tuna well for the best texture.

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