Description
Healthy Apple Tuna Salad with Greek yogurt is a delightful and nutritious take on the classic dish. This quick recipe combines protein-rich tuna with crunchy apples and toasted nuts, all bound together with creamy Greek yogurt instead of traditional mayonnaise. Perfect for a light lunch, picnic, or as a healthy snack option, this salad is not only delicious but also versatile. Enjoy it in a sandwich, lettuce wraps, or simply with crackers for an easy meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
- 1/3 cup celery, diced
- 1/3 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/3 cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 1 cup chopped sweet-tart apple (Honeycrisp or Fuji)
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the tuna and flake it into a medium mixing bowl.
- Add the celery, onion, apple, and nuts to the bowl. Mix gently to combine.
- In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and mix until everything is well combined. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve your Healthy Apple Tuna Salad with whole grain bread, lettuce wraps, or crackers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 220g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 40mg