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10 Minute Healthy Tuna Salad (Easy, High Protein)

Mallory
This quick & easy Healthy Tuna Salad recipe is perfect for a meal prep lunch you can use in so many different ways. Make tuna salad sandwiches or a tuna melt, serve it with crackers or raw veggies, or have it on top of your favorite greens with a squeeze of lemon for a light lunch! 
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Course lunch
Cuisine American
Servings 1 servings
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can tuna, 5 oz, drained
  • 3-4 tablespoon plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon dill pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoon red onion, finely chopped
  • 1 stalk celery, finely chopped (about ¼ cup chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • pinch kosher salt (I use ~¼ tsp)
  • pinch black pepper (I use ~⅛ tsp)
  • pinch garlic power ((I use ~¼ tsp)

Instructions
 

  • Finely chop the celery, red onion and fresh parsley. Drain and flake the tuna in the bottom of a bowl. Add the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, kosher salt, black pepper. Give it all a good stir
  • Add the vegetables, parsley, and pickle relish. Stir everything again. Give it a taste and add more salt as needed.
  • Hint: Chop the veggies and parsley ahead of time so everything is ready to throw together when lunchtime rolls around!

Notes

Expert Tips
  • Dice the veggies and herbs into small pieces.
  • I drain the tuna for this recipe.
Storage
  • Refrigerator - store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container in the fridge. Leftover tuna salad is good for 3-5 days. 
Dietitian Tip
Eating a balanced lunch that contains protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats is a great way to ensure you feel satisfied! It can help decrease late afternoon cravings and also supports hormone health. Tuna is a source of healthy fatty acids and protein. I suggest pairing this healthy tuna salad with crackers, or serving it in a sandwich for a balanced meal!
For more nutrition information and tips, visit mallorythedietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊 

Nutrition

Serving: 1 servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 44gFat: 4gFiber: 2g
Keyword 10 minutes or less, gluten free
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