Whole30 Albacore Tuna Salad
Bright, satisfying, and entirely Whole30 compliant, this Albacore Tuna Salad is a quick and nutritious meal that comes together in just 15 minutes! Made with tender canned albacore tuna, crunchy celery, sweet red bell pepper, and a tangy, herbaceous dressing of Whole30-friendly mayo, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and Dijon mustard, this salad is bursting with fresh flavors and wholesome ingredients. Elevated with a touch of garlic powder and parsley for added depth, it’s perfect served over a bed of crisp mixed greens and juicy cherry tomatoes, or tucked into lettuce wraps for a low-carb option. Whether you're meal prepping or whipping up a no-fuss lunch, this protein-packed, dairy-free, and gluten-free recipe is a game-changer for healthy eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 6-ounce cans Albacore tuna, canned in water
- 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
- 0.5 Red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 0.25 Red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 0.25 cup Whole30 compliant mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 cups Mixed greens
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
Instructions
Drain the canned albacore tuna well and flake it with a fork in a large mixing bowl.
Add the chopped celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley to the tuna. Stir to combine.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Whole30 compliant mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Stir well until the tuna is coated evenly with the dressing.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Chill the tuna salad in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately if preferred.
Serve the tuna salad over a bed of mixed greens with cherry tomatoes alongside, or use as a filling for lettuce wraps.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
243 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 13.5 g | 17% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 42 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 711 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7.3 g | 3% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 25.5 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.3 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 48 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 599 mg | 13% | |
*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.
