Description
Fresh Herbed Tuna Salad is a light and nutritious dish that beautifully blends the rich flavor of tuna with fresh herbs and crunchy vegetables. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this quick recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time. Serve it on whole grain bread, over mixed greens, or in refreshing cucumber boats for a delicious meal everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (5 oz) can high-quality tuna, drained
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp dill (fresh or dried)
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ¼ cup red onion, diced
- ½ cup celery, chopped
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and finely chop the red onion and celery.
- Mix the Dressing: In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt and lemon juice until smooth. Stir in parsley and dill.
- Add the Tuna: Flake the drained tuna into the dressing mixture.
- Combine Ingredients: Gently fold in red onion and celery until evenly coated.
- Taste and Adjust Seasoning: Add salt, pepper, or more lemon juice to taste.
- Serve Immediately or Chill: Serve right away or refrigerate for one hour to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added crunch, toss in diced bell peppers or cucumbers. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; flavors improve overnight.