Healthy Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt and Veggies
A quick and nutritious tuna salad made with Greek yogurt and fresh vegetables, perfect for a light meal.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- fork
- Chopping board
- knife
- measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 1 can Tuna in water Drained, provides lean protein.
- 1/2 cup Plain Greek yogurt Healthier alternative to mayonnaise.
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard Adds flavor and tang.
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice Enhances flavor and provides vitamin C.
- 1/4 cup Celery Finely chopped for crunch.
- 1/4 cup Red bell pepper Finely chopped for sweetness.
- 1/4 cup Cucumber Diced for freshness.
- 1/4 cup Red onion Finely chopped for flavor.
- to taste Salt For seasoning.
- to taste Pepper For seasoning.
- 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish.
- as needed Whole grain bread or lettuce leaves For serving.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: tuna, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and fresh veggies.
- Open the can of tuna and drain the water. Place the tuna in a medium mixing bowl and break it up with a fork.
- Finely chop the celery, red bell pepper, cucumber, and red onion.
- In the bowl with the tuna, add Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice. Mix until creamy and smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped veggies and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve the salad on whole grain bread or in lettuce leaves, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This salad is versatile; feel free to add other vegetables or spices to suit your taste.