Classic Tuna Salad Recipe: Creamy, Quick Lunch Idea

The perfect quick and healthy lunch, this Basic Tuna Salad recipe is simple to make and full of fresh flavor.

This lighter version swaps mayonnaise for nonfat Greek yogurt, cutting calories while keeping a creamy, tangy texture. Fresh lemon and dill brighten the salad, and finely chopped celery and onion add a satisfying crunch.

Serve the tuna salad over a bed of mixed greens for a refreshing lunch, spoon it onto whole-grain bread for a classic sandwich, or use it as a dip with low-fat crackers or pita chips. It’s versatile, nutritious, and easy to adapt to your taste.

Basic Tuna Salad Recipe

Calories:
102 kcal

Carbohydrates:
5 g

Fat:
1 g

Protein:
20 g

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Prep Time
10 mins

Cook Time
1 min

Total Time
10 mins

Ingredients

Servings:
4

2 cans chunk light tuna in water
½ cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 celery stalks, trimmed and finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Drain the tuna and place it in a medium bowl. Add the Greek yogurt, chopped onion, celery, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.

Notes

For a creamier salad, add up to an additional ½ cup of nonfat Greek yogurt to the full recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup
Calories: 102 kcal
Carbohydrates: 5 g
Protein: 20 g
Fat: 1 g
Fiber: 1 g

Course:
Salad Recipes

Cuisine:
American Recipes

Diet:
Low Calorie Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes

Main Ingredient:
Tuna Recipes

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