Keto Albacore Tuna Salad
Brighten up your low-carb meal plan with this delightful Keto Albacore Tuna Salad, a flavorful twist on a classic recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes! Made with protein-rich albacore tuna and blended with creamy mayonnaise, crunchy celery, tangy dill pickles, and a burst of fresh dill, this salad delivers the perfect balance of textures and flavors. A splash of zesty lemon juice and a hint of Dijon mustard tie it all together, while freshly ground black pepper adds a touch of spice. Serve this vibrant tuna salad on crisp lettuce leaves for a refreshing, keto-friendly meal, or top it with creamy avocado slices for an optional indulgent touch. Simple, wholesome, and absolutely delicious, this is healthy eating made effortlessly delicious! Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this recipe is low-carb, gluten-free, and packed with satisfying flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 ounces each) Albacore tuna, canned in water
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Dill pickle, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1 Avocado, sliced (optional, for serving)
- 4 Lettuce leaves, for serving
Instructions
Open the cans of albacore tuna and drain them well. Use a fork to flake the tuna into a large mixing bowl.
Add the mayonnaise, finely chopped celery, red onion, dill pickle, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl with the tuna.
Sprinkle in the fresh dill, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Mix all the ingredients together until well combined. Ensure the mayonnaise coats the tuna evenly.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or pepper to taste.
Serve the tuna salad on a bed of fresh lettuce leaves. Optionally, add sliced avocado on top for extra creaminess.
Enjoy your Keto Albacore Tuna Salad immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.2 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.2 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 225 mg | 75% | |
| Sodium | 3037 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49.8 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.7 g | ||
| Protein | 85.9 g | 172% | |
| Vitamin D | 14.2 mcg | 71% | |
| Calcium | 175 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.3 mg | 35% | |
| Potassium | 2226 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.
