Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad Recipe
The Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad Recipe is a healthy, creamy and simple meal you can make anytime. It is perfect for lunch, dinner or quick meal prep. This recipe uses Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise, which makes it lighter and more nutritious.
Ingredients
- Canned tuna in water drained well
- Plain Greek yogurt full fat or low fat
- Celery finely chopped
- Red onion finely chopped
- Fresh lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Garlic powder
- Fresh parsley or dill chopped
Instructions
Prepare the tuna
- Open the tuna can and drain all the water completely. Add the tuna to a medium mixing bowl.
Break the tuna
- Use a fork to gently break the tuna into small flakes. This helps mix everything evenly.
Add Greek yogurt
- Add Greek yogurt to the tuna. Stir gently until the tuna becomes creamy and well coated.
Add vegetables
- Add chopped celery and red onion to the bowl. Mix slowly to keep the texture fresh and crunchy.
Add lemon juice
- Pour fresh lemon juice over the mixture. This adds brightness and removes any strong tuna flavor.
Season the salad
- Add salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Adjust seasoning based on your taste preference.
Add olive oil
- Drizzle a small amount of olive oil into the bowl. This adds richness and smooth texture.
Mix well
- Mix everything gently until all ingredients are evenly combined and creamy.
Add herbs
- Add fresh parsley or dill. Stir lightly to spread the fresh flavor throughout the salad.
Taste and adjust
- Taste the salad and adjust salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Notes
- Use thick Greek yogurt for a creamier texture.
- Always drain tuna very well to avoid watery salad.
- Add chopped cucumber for extra freshness.
- Add sweet corn for a slightly sweet flavor.
- Use mustard for a sharp and tangy twist.
- Replace lemon juice with apple cider vinegar if needed.
- Add boiled eggs for extra protein.
- Use avocado for a richer and creamy variation.