Weight Watchers Roasted Red Pepper Tuna Salad
Light, flavorful, and protein-packed, this Weight Watchers Roasted Red Pepper Tuna Salad is the perfect go-to recipe for a healthy and satisfying meal. Made with water-packed tuna, smoky roasted red peppers, creamy nonfat Greek yogurt, and a zesty hint of fresh lemon juice, this refreshing salad is a guilt-free alternative to classic tuna salads. Finely diced celery and red onion bring a delightful crunch, while Dijon mustard and fresh parsley elevate the dish with vibrant, herbaceous notes. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this versatile tuna salad can be served over crisp mixed greens, nestled in lettuce wraps, or piled high between slices of whole-grain bread. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or meal prep, this Weight Watchers recipe proves that eating well can be delicious and effortless!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna (packed in water, drained)
- 1 cup roasted red peppers (jarred, drained and chopped)
- 1 4-ounce container Greek yogurt (nonfat, plain)
- 2 stalks celery (finely diced)
- 1 small red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
- 2 cups mixed greens (optional, for serving)
- 4 slices or cups whole-grain bread or lettuce leaves (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the drained canned tuna and the chopped roasted red peppers.
Add the Greek yogurt, finely diced celery, chopped red onion, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard to the bowl.
Sprinkle in the chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to taste.
Cover and chill the tuna salad in the refrigerator for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the roasted red pepper tuna salad on a bed of mixed greens, stuffed into lettuce leaves, or as a sandwich on whole-grain bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
758 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.7 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 20 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 2399 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.4 g | 45% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.7 g | 110% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.3 g | ||
| Protein | 52.9 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 730 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 2614 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.
