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Easy High Protein Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt

A molded scoop of healthy tuna salad mixed with chopped green celery and purple red onion on a white plate.
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Make this simple, creamy, and lightened up tuna salad using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It is a high protein lunch ready in minutes, perfect for meal prep or quick sandwiches.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (5 ounces each) tuna in water, drained well
  • 1/2 cup plain non-fat Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place the drained tuna in a medium bowl. Use a fork to break up the tuna until it reaches your desired consistency.
  2. Add the Greek yogurt, chopped celery, red onion, fresh dill, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper to the bowl.
  3. Mix all ingredients together until they are fully combined and the salad is creamy.
  4. Taste the mixture and adjust seasonings, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
  5. Serve immediately on whole grain bread, lettuce wraps, or with crackers for a quick, high protein lunch idea.

Notes

  • For meal prep, store the tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • If you prefer a tangier flavor, substitute 1 tablespoon of the Greek yogurt with pickle relish.
  • This recipe is naturally low carb and keto friendly when served without bread.

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