Low Fat Classic Tuna Mayonnaise
Indulge in the creamy, tangy goodness of Low Fat Classic Tuna Mayonnaise, a healthier spin on a beloved favorite. This quick and easy recipe combines tender canned tuna and low-fat mayonnaise with a zesty blend of lemon juice and Dijon mustard for a flavor-packed base. Crisp celery, sweet red onion, and fresh parsley add delightful texture and vibrant freshness, while a hint of salt and black pepper ties it all together. Ready in just 15 minutes, this versatile tuna salad is perfect for layering onto whole-grain bread, rolling into wraps, or serving over crisp salad greens. Packed with protein and brimming with flavor, this guilt-free upgrade to the traditional tuna mayo makes for the ultimate light and nutritious meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams Canned tuna in water, drained
- 75 grams Low-fat mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 medium Celery stalk, finely chopped
- 0.5 medium Small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the drained canned tuna and flake it gently using a fork to separate the pieces.
Add the low-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl with the tuna. Stir well to combine all the ingredients until the tuna is evenly coated.
Fold in the finely chopped celery and red onion, ensuring that they are distributed evenly throughout the tuna mixture.
Stir in the freshly chopped parsley to add a touch of freshness and color.
Season the mixture with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the tuna mixture into an airtight container.
Refrigerate the tuna mayonnaise for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors and serve chilled.
Serve the low-fat classic tuna mayonnaise on whole-grain bread, in a wrap, or over a bed of mixed greens for a light and nutritious meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
461 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 19.9 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.2 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 83 mg | 28% | |
| Sodium | 1993 mg | 87% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.6 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.8 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.6 g | ||
| Protein | 53.6 g | 107% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 97 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1007 mg | 21% | |
*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.
