Crunchy Tuna Walnut Salad

Elevate your lunchtime routine with this irresistibly fresh and protein-packed Crunchy Tuna Walnut Salad. Featuring tender chunks of canned tuna, the satisfying crunch of chopped walnuts, and a vibrant mix of diced celery, red bell pepper, and red onion, this salad is a perfect harmony of flavor and texture. Tossed in a zesty, creamy dressing made with Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and a splash of lemon juice, it’s a guilt-free dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this versatile recipe makes an ideal light lunch or a hearty salad to serve over baby spinach or mixed greens. Packed with omega-3s, fiber, and fresh veggies, this wholesome salad is perfect for meal prep or a quick, healthy dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cans Canned tuna (in water)
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 2 whole Celery stalks
• 1 whole Red bell pepper
• 0.5 whole Red onion
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons Mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 cups Baby spinach or mixed greens

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer to a large mixing bowl. Flake the tuna with a fork to break up any large chunks.

Step 2

Roughly chop the walnuts into small pieces for a crunchy texture and add them to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

Dice the celery stalks, red bell pepper, and red onion into small, even pieces. Add the diced vegetables to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the fresh parsley and stir it into the salad for a burst of freshness.

Step 5

In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss everything together until evenly coated. Be careful not to mash the ingredients as you mix.

Step 7

Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with more salt or pepper, if desired.

Step 8

Serve the Crunchy Tuna Walnut Salad over a bed of baby spinach or mixed greens for a healthy and satisfying meal. Optionally, garnish with additional parsley or a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(841.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1571.2

Total Fat 115.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 56.6g
Cholesterol 152.4mg	0%
Sodium 2339.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 47.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.9g	0%
Total Sugars 13.4g
Protein 96.4g	0%

Vitamin D 560IU	0%
Calcium 298.0mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2211.3mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 64.4%

Protein: 23.9%

Carbs: 11.7%