Super Healthy Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunch game with this Super Healthy Tuna Salad, a refreshing and nutritious twist on the classic. Packed with protein-rich canned tuna and creamy avocado, this easy-to-make salad comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy weekdays. Crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion add vibrant crunch, while fresh parsley brings in a burst of herbal brightness. Tossed in a tangy olive oil and Dijon mustard dressing, this salad is both delicious and guilt-free. Serve it over mixed greens for a light, satisfying meal or enjoy it as a filling for sandwiches or with whole-grain crackers. It's gluten-free, loaded with healthy fats, and brimming with fresh, wholesome flavors—perfect for anyone looking for a quick, healthy lunch idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-oz cans canned tuna in water
- 1 large avocado
- 1 small cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed greens (optional)
Instructions
Drain the canned tuna and transfer it to a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to break up any large chunks.
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into the bowl. Mash it slightly with a fork to mix it with the tuna.
Dice the cucumber into small pieces and halve the cherry tomatoes. Finely chop the red onion and parsley.
Add the cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and parsley to the tuna and avocado mixture. Gently toss to combine.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the tuna salad and toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
For a heartier meal, serve the tuna salad on a bed of mixed greens or enjoy it as a sandwich filling or with whole-grain crackers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.6 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 844 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.3 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.1 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.0 g | ||
| Protein | 82.2 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.9 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 210 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 2612 mg | 56% | |
*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.
