Low Carb Classic Tuna Fish Salad
Enjoy a fresh and flavorful twist on a timeless favorite with this **Low Carb Classic Tuna Fish Salad**. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna, creamy mayonnaise, and crisp, finely chopped vegetables like celery and red onion, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for those seeking a low-carb, keto-friendly option. Enhanced by the zesty tang of dill pickles, a splash of lemon juice, and fragrant fresh dill, this salad delivers vibrant flavors in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an ideal option for a light lunch or dinner. Serve it over mixed salad greens or use it as a filling for lettuce wraps to keep it low-carb and satisfyingly delicious. Perfect for meal prepping or quick weekday meals, this tuna salad is a healthy, refreshing solution to your cravings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-oz cans canned tuna in water
- 0.333 cup mayonnaise
- 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons fresh dill, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups mixed salad greens
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a medium-sized mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to break it up.
Add the mayonnaise to the mixing bowl with the tuna and stir until well combined.
Incorporate the chopped celery, red onion, dill pickle, and lemon juice into the tuna mixture. Stir until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
Add the chopped fresh dill, salt, and black pepper to the bowl and mix well to combine.
Taste the tuna salad and adjust seasoning to your preference, if necessary.
Serve the tuna salad on a bed of mixed salad greens or as a filling for lettuce wraps for a refreshing low-carb meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
971 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.6 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.1 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 168 mg | 56% | |
| Sodium | 1706 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.9 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.8 g | ||
| Protein | 76.2 g | 152% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 153 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1439 mg | 31% | |
*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.
