Healthy Tuna Salad is a classic lunch or snack item. Although there are a lot of different ways to make tuna salad this recipe is the best yet, and loaded with fresh herbs and veggies for the most flavor and crunch. Simple ingredients always make the most healthy meals.
Tips
- This recipe uses canned tuna for convenience. One grilled tuna steak instead, is delicious as well.
- White albacore tuna, wild caught, packed in water is a great choice here. Any kind of white tuna in water would be a great option. Oil packed tuna will give the salad a different taste and texture.
- Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. A perfect meal prep recipe!
- Using fresh or dried herbs depends on personal taste and availability.
How To Serve
- Pile this amazing salad onto a buttered and toasted brioche bun
- Add to everything bagels
- Lettuce cups- great low carb option-or lettuce wraps
- Add to a green salad
- Add pasta, cooked and cooled to the tuna salad
- Serve with dill pickles on the side
- Make a tuna melt
Substitutions
- I usually use Duke’s mayo in this recipe(or homemade) which is great and naturally sugar free. If healthy fats and no unnecessary added ingredients are a concern- the Primal Kitchen brand mayo is the best option that I know of at the moment.
- If mayo tuna salad is not what you want then, one to two whole avocados blended with a few drops of olive oil can substitute for the mayo. Mix in with the rest of the ingredients as directed. May turn dark after one day.
- Green onions can be used instead of the red.
- I have not tried this but, plain greek yogurt could be used for a lighter option instead of the mayo as well.
A handy printable recipe card is below.
Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe
Course: SaladsCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy4
servings20
minutes142
kcalA tuna salad recipe that is so crunchy and delicious and it will wake up your taste buds. It is perfect for meal prep lunches and great for snacks as well.
Ingredients
1 9oz. can White Albacore Wild Caught Tuna in water, drained
1/2 medium sweet red bell pepper, minced
1 celery rib, minced
1/2-1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons red onion, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon fresh parsley flakes, or dried, chopped into small pieces
1 teaspoon coriander
3/4 teaspoon fresh dill, or dried, minced
1/2 teaspoon fresh garlic, crushed
1/8 teaspoon sea salt and black pepper
Brioche buns buttered and toasted, optional
Directions
- Add the tuna, red pepper, and celery into a large mixing bowl.
- Add the rest of the ingredients into a smaller mixing bowl and whisk together until completely combined. Pour into the bowl with the tuna mixture.
- Mix everything together until combined. Chill at least one hour before serving.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Serves 4-6.
Anytime that I want a healthy meal and especially easy lunch recipes, I have a few go-to salads that are mostly made from pantry staples or basic ingredients that can be made quickly. Check out my Wedge Salad, the Skinny Egg Salad, and Mediterranean Chicken Salad! Healthy Tuna Salad is the perfect addition to the line up.
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