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Healthy Tuna Salad Without Mayo

A light, mayo-free tuna salad made with Greek yogurt, crunchy veggies, and bright lemon.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients

  • 5 oz tuna, packed in water drained, flaked
  • 3 tbsp 2% Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp celery diced
  • 4 tsp red onion diced
  • 1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp capers
  • 1/4 tsp dried dill or to taste
  • 1/4 tsp salt or to taste
  • lettuce or bread for serving

Instructions

  • Drain the tuna and place it in a small bowl; flake with a fork until chunky but broken up.
  • Add the Greek yogurt and stir until the tuna is evenly coated.
  • Fold in the diced celery, diced red onion, lemon juice, capers, dried dill, and salt; mix until combined and taste-adjust seasoning as desired.
  • Serve the tuna salad on lettuce leaves or on bread.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Fork
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Notes

  • Use canned tuna packed in water for a lighter salad.
  • Adjust dill and salt to taste.
  • Capers add a briny pop; rinse if too salty.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.