Heart-Healthy Homemade Tuna Salad
Elevate your lunchtime routine with this Heart-Healthy Homemade Tuna Salad, a fresh and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. Packed with protein from lean canned tuna and creamy Greek yogurt, this recipe skips the mayo for a lighter, better-for-you alternative. Bright citrusy notes from lemon juice, the crunch of finely chopped celery, and the delicate tang of Dijon mustard perfectly complement the briny capers and fresh parsley. Ready in just 15 minutes, this nutritious tuna salad makes a perfect low-calorie meal served on crisp romaine lettuce leaves or paired with whole grain crackers for added texture and fiber. Whether you're meal-prepping or savoring it fresh, this quick, no-cook recipe offers a guilt-free, heart-healthy boost that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 medium, finely chopped celery stalk
- 0.25 cup, finely chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon, drained capers
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 large romaine lettuce leaves
- 8 pieces (optional) whole grain crackers
Directions
Step 1
Open the canned tuna and drain it thoroughly. Transfer the tuna to a medium-sized mixing bowl.
Step 2
Add the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice to the bowl with the tuna.
Step 3
Finely chop the celery and red onion and add them into the bowl along with the capers.
Step 4
Add the chopped fresh parsley and ground black pepper to the mixture. Stir everything together until well combined.
Step 5
Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more lemon juice or mustard for extra zing.
Step 6
To serve, place a large romaine lettuce leaf on each plate and spoon the tuna salad portion equally onto the leaves.
Step 7
Optionally, serve with whole grain crackers on the side for a satisfying crunch.
Step 8
Enjoy your heart-healthy tuna salad immediately, or cover and refrigerate it for up to one day for future enjoyment.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (594.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 589.0 |
| Total Fat 11.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 2.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g | |
| Cholesterol 111.7mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1481.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 26.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.1g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.6g | |
| Protein 85.4g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 567.0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 180.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 5.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1221.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories