Cajun Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this zesty and protein-packed Cajun Tuna Salad! Bursting with bold Cajun seasoning and layered with fresh, crunchy veggies like celery and red bell pepper, this salad delivers a perfect balance of creamy texture and vibrant flavor. A mix of mayonnaise and low-fat Greek yogurt keeps it light yet satisfying, while a splash of lemon juice and a touch of pickle relish add tangy brightness to every bite. Perfect as a sandwich filling, a topping for crackers, or even scooped into lettuce wraps, this versatile dish is ready in just 10 minutes and makes for a quick, healthy meal. Whether you're meal prepping for the week or whipping up a last-minute lunch, this Cajun-inspired tuna salad is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans Canned tuna (in water, drained)
- 0.25 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt (plain, low-fat)
- 1.5 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 0.5 cup Celery (finely diced)
- 0.25 cup Red bell pepper (finely diced)
- 2 stalks Green onion (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, mayonnaise, and Greek yogurt. Mix until the ingredients are well blended.
Sprinkle the Cajun seasoning over the tuna mixture and stir thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
Add the diced celery, red bell pepper, chopped green onion, pickle relish, and parsley to the bowl. Gently fold the ingredients into the tuna mixture until evenly distributed.
Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste if necessary.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. This step is optional but highly recommended.
Serve the Cajun Tuna Salad as a sandwich filling, in lettuce wraps, as a topping for crackers, or on its own as a flavorful, protein-rich dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
894 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.2 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 163 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 2914 mg | 127% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.9 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.2 g | ||
| Protein | 79.4 g | 159% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 162 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.2 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1386 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
