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Healthy Tuna Salad

A delicious and nutritious tuna salad made with fresh vegetables, quality tuna, and a lemon vinaigrette.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Contemporary, Healthy
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 cans 5 ounces each solid white tuna, drained and flaked
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt plain and unsweetened
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup celery finely diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion finely minced
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Cutting board
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl for dressing
  • Whisk or fork
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Wooden spoon for mixing
  • Can opener

Method
 

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard until smooth and well combined.
  2. Open both cans of tuna and drain them thoroughly.
  3. Transfer the drained tuna to your large mixing bowl and gently flake it apart with a fork.
  4. Finely dice the celery, bell pepper, and red onion into small, uniform pieces.
  5. Add the diced vegetables to the tuna in your mixing bowl.
  6. Pour the prepared dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture, then fold everything together gently until fully coated.
  7. Sprinkle the fresh dill and parsley over the salad and fold them in gently.
  8. Taste the salad and add sea salt and black pepper as needed to balance the flavors.

Notes

This salad is versatile; serve over greens, in a wrap, or with crackers.