Not Your Every Day Tuna Salad Picnic Style
Elevate your picnic game with "Not Your Every Day Tuna Salad Picnic Style" – a zesty and refreshing twist on the classic tuna salad! This recipe combines flaky canned tuna with crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, bold red onion, and a burst of fresh parsley for a vibrant texture and flavor profile. The creamy dressing, made with a tangy blend of Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice, is seasoned to perfection with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Serve it on a bed of baby spinach or mixed greens for a light and nourishing option, or pair it with hearty whole-grain or sourdough bread for a more filling meal. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy, no-cook recipe is perfect for outdoor gatherings, meal preps, or work lunches. Whether packed for a picnic or enjoyed at home, this tuna salad is anything but ordinary! Keywords: tuna salad, picnic recipe, healthy tuna salad, no-cook meal, Greek yogurt dressing.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna in water
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 1 small red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.33 cup mayonnaise
- 0.33 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups baby spinach or mixed greens
- 4 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread slices (optional)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and place it in a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to break it into small, flaky pieces.
Finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, and red onion. Add these to the bowl with the tuna.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and add it to the mixture for a burst of freshness.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently fold everything together until evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed.
To serve picnic style, spread the baby spinach or mixed greens on plates or in serving containers. Top each with a generous scoop of the tuna salad.
Optionally, serve with slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread to make sandwiches or use as a side for extra heartiness.
Pack the salad in a cooler for your picnic and enjoy this zesty twist to the classic dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 69.6 g | 89% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.0 g | 35% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 170 mg | 57% | |
| Sodium | 3141 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 113.9 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.7 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.0 g | ||
| Protein | 98.7 g | 197% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 414 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 10.2 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1933 mg | 41% | |
*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.
