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Basic Tuna Salad Recipe

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The perfect quick and healthy lunch idea, this Basic Tuna Salad Recipe is so easy to make and is so tasty!

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Made with nonfat Greek yogurt instead of mayo, this version is a LOT lighter than a traditional tuna salad recipe. The fresh lemon, dill, and tang of the yogurt help to give it a very similar flavor to the mayo version, and the celery and onion add crunch and flavor.

Serve it over a bed of lettuce for a fresh lunch salad, use it as a dip for some low fat crackers or pita chips, or just serve it up the traditional way on two slices of low calorie bread.

You really can’t go wrong with this Tuna Salad Recipe.


basic tuna salad

Basic Tuna Salad Recipe

Calories102 kcal
Carbohydrates5 g
Fat1 g
Protein20 g
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients

Servings: 4
  • 2 cans chunk light tuna in water
  • ½ cup plain - non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 small onion - finely chopped
  • 2 celery stalks - trimmed and finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh dill - chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl.

Notes

If you prefer your tuna salad to be creamier, go ahead and add some extra yogurt! It's so low calorie that you can use an additional 1/2 cup (into the entire recipe).

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cupCalories: 102 kcal (5%)Carbohydrates: 5 g (2%)Protein: 20 g (40%)Fat: 1 g (2%)Fiber: 1 g (4%)
CourseSalad Recipes
CuisineAmerican Recipes
DietLow Calorie Recipes, Low Fat Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Main IngredientTuna Recipes
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5 Comments

  2. Facebookuser75 Reply

    Pretty good. I think I would cut down on the amount of yogurt though.  

  3. Lhester526 Reply

    THIS IS A GREAT RECIPE. I HAVE NEVER BEEN A FAN OF SUBSTITUTING YOGURT FOR MAYO, BUT THIS HAD ALL THE TANG AND SMOOTHNESS I CRAVE. I DID ADD SOME PICKLE RELISH AND SOME DIJON. NICE TO HAVE A TUNA FISH SANDWICH ONCE AGAIN!

  4. Bonniemarie_19 Reply

    I used chicken and this turned out so so good!!  The dill makes it delish!  I am so glad I have a new sandwhich to make lunches!

  5. Smyoker Reply

    This sounds really good, but what size can of tuna are you using please ? 

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