Crunchy Tuna Walnut Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistibly fresh and protein-packed Crunchy Tuna Walnut Salad. Featuring tender chunks of canned tuna, the satisfying crunch of chopped walnuts, and a vibrant mix of diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion, this salad is a perfect harmony of flavor and texture. Tossed in a zesty, creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice, it’s a guilt-free dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe makes an ideal light lunch or a hearty salad to serve over baby spinach or mixed greens. Packed with omega-3s, fiber, and fresh veggies, this wholesome salad is perfect for meal prep or a quick, healthy dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans Canned tuna (in water)
- 1 cup Walnuts
- 2 whole Celery stalks
- 1 whole Red bell pepper
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 cups Baby spinach or mixed greens
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to break up any large chunks.
Roughly chop the walnuts into small pieces for a crunchy texture and add them to the bowl with the tuna.
Dice the celery stalks, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces. Add the diced vegetables to the mixing bowl.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the salad for a burst of freshness.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the ingredients as you mix.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if desired.
Serve the Crunchy Tuna Walnut Salad over a bed of baby spinach or mixed greens for a healthy and satisfying meal. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.6 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.2 g | 56% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 152 mg | 51% | |
| Sodium | 2340 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 96.4 g | 193% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.0 mcg | 70% | |
| Calcium | 298 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2211 mg | 47% | |
*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.
