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Healthy Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt Recipe

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This healthy tuna salad features protein-rich tuna combined with creamy Greek yogurt and fresh, crunchy vegetables for a light yet satisfying meal. Perfect for a quick snack, sandwich filling, or salad topping, it’s a nutritious alternative to traditional mayo-heavy tuna salads, providing balanced flavors with a hint of tang from mustard and pickles.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
  • ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped (about ¼ cup)
  • ¼ cup red onion, diced
  • ¼ cup dill pickles, diced
  • 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
  • 1 Tablespoon Dijon or German mustard
  • 1 Tablespoon parsley, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, add the drained tuna, plain Greek yogurt, chopped celery, diced red onion, diced dill pickles, mayonnaise (if using), Dijon or German mustard, chopped parsley, ground pepper, and sea salt.
  2. Toss Mixture: Gently toss all the ingredients together, ensuring to break up any large chunks of tuna so the flavors meld evenly throughout the salad.
  3. Serve: You can enjoy the tuna salad immediately, or ideally chill it in the refrigerator to let the flavors blend. Serve it with crackers as a snack or appetizer, use it as a filling for sandwiches or wraps, or serve it over a bed of greens for a healthy lunch.
  4. Store: Transfer any leftover salad into an airtight container and refrigerate. It will stay fresh and delicious for 3 to 5 days.

Notes

  • Using Greek yogurt instead of full mayonnaise reduces fat and adds protein for a healthier twist.
  • Mayonnaise is optional depending on your preferred creaminess and calorie count.
  • Chilling the salad before serving enhances the flavors and texture.
  • Use fresh parsley for the best flavor, but dried parsley can substitute in a pinch by using about 1 teaspoon.
  • This salad can easily be doubled or tripled for meal prepping or entertaining.

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