Quick Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad
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Make a creamy, high-protein tuna salad using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise for a lighter meal.
- Author: Ahazzam
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 10 min
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) water-packed tuna, drained
- 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish or chopped dill pickles
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Place the drained tuna in a medium bowl. Break it up slightly with a fork.
- Add the Greek yogurt, chopped celery, red onion, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, and fresh dill to the bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix all ingredients together until just combined and creamy. Do not overmix.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
- Serve immediately or chill for 15 minutes for better flavor melding.
Notes
- For a low-carb option, serve this tuna salad in lettuce cups or over sliced cucumber instead of bread.
- If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute the sweet pickle relish with chopped capers.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to three days for meal prepping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 2
- Saturated Fat: 0.5
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 75