Whole30 Albacore Tuna Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this refreshing Whole30 Albacore Tuna Salad, a quick and healthy meal that's ready in just 15 minutes! Packed with protein-rich albacore tuna and crunchy veggies like celery, red bell pepper, and red onion, this salad bursts with fresh flavors. A zesty, creamy dressing made with Whole30-compliant mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and freshly squeezed lemon juice ties it all together, while parsley adds a herbaceous finish. Served over a bed of crisp mixed greens with juicy cherry tomatoes, this versatile dish is perfect as a light lunch, salad topper, or even tucked into lettuce wraps for a portable, paleo-friendly meal. Whether you’re following a Whole30 lifestyle or simply craving a wholesome, satisfying recipe, this tuna salad is guaranteed to become a new favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 6-ounce cans Albacore tuna, canned in water
• 2 stalks Celery, finely chopped
• 0.5 Red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 0.25 Red onion, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 3 tablespoons Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
• 0.25 cup Whole30 compliant mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 4 cups Mixed greens
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned albacore tuna well and flake it with a fork in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add the chopped celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and parsley to the tuna. Stir to combine.

Step 3

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, Whole30 compliant mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Stir well until the tuna is coated evenly with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.

Step 6

Chill the tuna salad in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld, or serve immediately if preferred.

Step 7

Serve the tuna salad over a bed of mixed greens with cherry tomatoes alongside, or use as a filling for lettuce wraps.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(906.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	946.7

Total Fat 54.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 168.6mg	0%
Sodium 3050.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 22.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g	0%
Total Sugars 11.0g
Protein 100.9g	0%

Vitamin D 680.4IU	0%
Calcium 170.0mg	0%
Iron 7.3mg	0%
Potassium 2032.9mg	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: 49.7%

Protein: 41.2%

Carbs: 9.1%