Reduced Fat Tuna Salad
Lighten up your lunchtime routine with this flavorful Reduced Fat Tuna Salad, a deliciously healthy twist on the classic recipe! Made with protein-rich canned tuna and creamy non-fat Greek yogurt, this quick and easy salad swaps out heavy mayonnaise for a lighter alternative without sacrificing flavor. Packed with crunchy celery, tangy dill pickles, zesty lemon juice, and a kick of Dijon mustard, every bite bursts with freshness. Enhanced by aromatic fresh dill and just the right balance of seasoning, this tuna salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for weekday lunches, meal prepping, or a guilt-free snack. Serve it in lettuce wraps, atop a crisp salad, or between slices of whole-grain bread for a satisfying, low-fat meal you’ll love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (5 oz each) canned tuna (packed in water, drained)
- 0.5 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup celery, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.25 cup dill pickle, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, add the drained canned tuna. Use a fork to break it apart into smaller flakey pieces.
Add the Greek yogurt to the bowl, mixing it well with the tuna to ensure an even, creamy consistency.
Stir in the finely chopped celery, red onion, and dill pickle for crunch and flavor.
Add the lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and chopped fresh dill to the mixture. Stir until combined.
Season the tuna salad with black pepper and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
Refrigerate the tuna salad for at least 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve as desired on whole-grain bread, in lettuce wraps, or over a bed of greens. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.0 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2 g | 1% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium | 1547 mg | 67% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 14.9 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.0 g | 60% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 706 mg | 15% | |
*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.
