Quick High Protein Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt
Make this creamy, healthy tuna salad in minutes using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It is a high protein, low calorie lunch perfect for busy days or meal prep.
- 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 cans (5 ounces each) 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 lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the drained tuna in a medium bowl. Break it up slightly with a fork.
- Add the Greek yogurt, celery, red onion, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
- Mix all ingredients together until they are just combined and creamy. Do not overmix.
- Stir in the fresh dill or parsley.
- Season with salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Serve immediately on whole grain bread, in lettuce cups, or with crackers.
Notes
- For a lower carb option, serve this salad over a bed of mixed greens or in crisp lettuce wraps.
- You can prepare this recipe up to two days ahead and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for easy meal prep.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, add 1 teaspoon of pickle relish to the mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 34
- Cholesterol: 55