Quick & Creamy Healthy Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt and Dill
Make this lightened-up tuna salad in minutes using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a high-protein, low-calorie lunch filling. It is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or serving over lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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- 2 (5 ounce) cans tuna in water, drained well
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Place the drained tuna into a medium bowl. Use a fork to break the tuna into small flakes.
- Add the Greek yogurt, chopped celery, red onion, fresh dill, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until they are fully combined and the salad reaches a creamy consistency.
- Season the tuna salad with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve immediately on whole-grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or with crackers for a protein-packed lunch.
Notes
- For meal prep, store this healthy tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 tablespoon of sweet pickle relish.
- This recipe works well with canned salmon instead of tuna for a variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 8
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 45
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