Nikki's Tuna Salad

Elevate your lunch game with Nikki’s Tuna Salad—a fresh, protein-packed twist on the classic recipe! This quick and easy salad combines tender chunks of canned tuna with a creamy yet tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and a hint of Dijon mustard. Crisp celery, zesty dill pickles, and finely diced red onion add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley and a splash of lemon juice brighten the flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prep or a light, flavorful meal. Serve it chilled on crackers, in a sandwich, or tucked into crisp lettuce wraps for a versatile dish that’s as nutritious as it is delicious.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5-ounce cans canned tuna
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
• 2 units celery stalks
• 0.25 cups red onion
• 2 tablespoons dill pickles
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna and transfer it into a large mixing bowl. Use a fork to break up any large chunks into smaller, bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Finely dice the celery stalks, red onion, and dill pickles. Chop the fresh parsley. Add all of these to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture. Use a spoon or spatula to gently mix everything together until evenly coated.

Step 5

Taste the salad and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if needed.

Step 6

Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.

Step 7

Enjoy on its own, scoop it onto crackers, sandwich it between slices of bread, or wrap it in lettuce leaves!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(283.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	462.6

Total Fat 35.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 3.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 66.0mg	0%
Sodium 1645.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 18.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.4g	0%
Total Sugars 4.4g
Protein 18.0g	0%

Vitamin D 45.4IU	0%
Calcium 84.0mg	0%
Iron 1.3mg	0%
Potassium 540.4mg	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: 68.5%

Protein: 15.7%

Carbs: 15.8%