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Healthy & Creamy Tuna Salad

A simple, high-protein tuna salad recipe made with plain Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, offering a healthier and refreshing twist. Perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or as a light meal with lettuce cups.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cans canned tuna 5 oz each, drained
  • 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt low-fat or non-fat
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • 0.25 cup red onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill chopped, or 1 teaspoon dried dill
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 0.125 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground, to taste

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a medium mixing bowl, flake the well-drained canned tuna with a fork.
  2. Add the plain Greek yogurt, finely chopped celery, diced red onion, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to the bowl.
  3. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with a spoon or spatula until everything is well combined and evenly distributed.
  4. Taste the tuna salad and adjust the seasonings (salt, pepper, or lemon juice) as needed to suit your preference.
  5. Serve immediately on whole-wheat bread, in lettuce wraps, with crackers, or as a topping for a green salad. Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg

Notes

This healthy tuna salad is a fantastic option for meal prep! Prepare a larger batch at the beginning of the week and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. It's a versatile and satisfying meal or snack.
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