Description
This Healthy Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad is a creamy, protein-packed twist on the classic tuna salad. Made without mayo, it combines canned tuna, tangy Greek yogurt, crunchy celery, and fresh parsley for a light and refreshing meal ready in under 10 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 oz.) cans tuna – drained
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt – adds creaminess and protein
- 2 tbsp red onion, diced – for a mild bite and flavor
- 2 stalks celery, diced – adds crunch and freshness
- 1 tsp Dijon or stone ground mustard – provides tang and depth
- 1/2 lemon, juiced – brightens the flavors
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped – adds color and freshness
- 1/2 tsp salt – enhances the taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper – for balance and seasoning
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Drain the tuna well and mash it lightly with a fork.
- Add the tuna to the yogurt mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Mix in diced red onion, celery, and parsley until fully combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra lemon juice or salt if needed.
- Serve chilled on toast, in lettuce wraps, or over a fresh green salad.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, use a plant-based yogurt alternative.
- Use full-fat Greek yogurt for the creamiest texture.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Drain the tuna thoroughly to prevent a watery salad.
- Fresh tuna can be used in place of canned for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seafood Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 158 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 493 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 46 mg
Keywords: Healthy Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad, tuna salad without mayo, high protein tuna recipe, Greek yogurt salad, low fat lunch