Low Sodium Homemade Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this vibrant and healthy *Low Sodium Homemade Tuna Salad*, a flavorful twist on the classic recipe! Made with no-salt-added canned tuna, creamy plain Greek yogurt, zesty lemon juice, and aromatic herbs like fresh dill, this dish skips the extra sodium without sacrificing taste. Finely chopped celery and red onion add crunch, while a hint of Dijon mustard and a sprinkle of black pepper and garlic powder provide a balanced punch of flavor. Perfectly light yet satisfying, this tuna salad is served on crisp cucumber slices or refreshing lettuce leaves, making it ideal for a heart-healthy, carb-conscious, or low-sodium diet. Ready in just 15 minutes, it's a quick and wholesome meal packed with protein and fresh ingredients to keep you feeling energized all day long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5 oz cans canned tuna in water (no salt added)
- 0.5 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 4 pieces lettuce leaves
Instructions
Drain the water from the canned tuna and place the tuna into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Add the plain Greek yogurt and lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna. Stir until well combined.
Mix in the chopped celery, red onion, and fresh dill into the tuna mixture.
Add the Dijon mustard, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed.
Taste the mixture and adjust the seasoning if desired, being cautious about adding salt to maintain low sodium.
Serve the tuna salad on sliced cucumber rounds or inside lettuce leaves for a refreshing and light meal.
Optionally, refrigerate the tuna salad for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
242 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.5 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.8 g | 9% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 32 mg | 11% | |
| Sodium | 228 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 22.5 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.1 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 29.8 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 234 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 2.2 mg | 12% | |
| 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.
