Crazy Awesome Tuna Salad
Brighten up your lunch routine with this Crazy Awesome Tuna Salad—a flavor-packed twist on the classic recipe! This quick and easy tuna salad combines protein-rich canned tuna with a creamy mix of mayonnaise and tangy Greek yogurt for a lighter, healthier touch. Fresh pops of flavor come from finely chopped celery, red onion, and a dash of pickle relish, while a squeeze of lemon juice adds the perfect zing. Finished with fresh parsley and a pinch of paprika for garnish, this versatile salad is ready in just 15 minutes and perfect for sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or even as a stand-alone dish. Whether you're meal-prepping or whipping up a quick bite, this tuna salad is bound to become a go-to favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans canned tuna (packed in water)
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 stalk celery (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons red onion (finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon paprika (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Open the canned tuna and drain the water completely.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and dijon mustard. Stir until well blended.
Add the drained tuna to the bowl and break it into smaller chunks with a fork.
Mix in the chopped celery, diced red onion, pickle relish, and parsley. Stir gently to ensure even distribution.
Add the lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Sprinkle paprika on top as a garnish if desired.
Serve immediately on sandwiches, wraps, crackers, or enjoy it on its own. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
733 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.5 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1 g | 20% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 148 mg | 49% | |
| Sodium | 1506 mg | 66% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.2 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.9 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 77.2 g | 154% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 755 mg | 16% | |
*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.
