Healthy Tuna Salad
This Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe has fewer calories and fat by using Greek yogurt. It is lighter yet super flavorful, creamy and packed with protein!
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 110kcal
Ingredients
- 4 x 6 ounces cans tuna packed in water
- 2 small dill pickles diced
- 1 large celery rib diced
- 1/4 cup red onion minced
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yogurt 2%+ fat
- 1/4 cup mayo I use avocado oil mayo
Instructions
- Drain cans with tuna well. I usually press hard onto the lid while draining the can completely.
- Transfer to a large bowl and separate into flakes with a fork.
- Add pickles, celery, red onion, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper, yogurt and mayo.
- Stir well with a fork and refrigerate.
- Serve cold in a sandwich or over lettuce leaves.
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Notes
- Make ahead: Tuna salad tastes best cold. For best results, refrigerate 30 minutes before eating.
- Store: Refrigerate tightly covered for up to 5 days.
- What canned tuna to buy? I buy canned light tuna packed in water. Albacore tuna has less "fishy" taste and white "meaty" texture or yellowfin/skipjack/light tuna is tan to pink in colour and has more strong fish taste. I always buy chunky one vs. whole because it's cheaper.
- Mayo + plain Greek yogurt: I used mayo made with avocado oil and Greek yogurt with at least 2% fat for the tastiest results. You can omit mayonnaise though.
Nutrition
Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 384mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g