Description
Herbed tuna salad brings Mediterranean freshness to your plate with crisp herbs and zesty lemon. Fresh ingredients combine for a light, protein-packed lunch that satisfies your Mediterranean cravings in minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 can (5 ounces / 142 grams) high-quality tuna
Fresh Herbs:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 stalk celery, diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion, diced
- 3 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Empty tuna from can, carefully removing excess liquid, and transfer to a medium-sized mixing vessel.
- Slice celery and red onion into precise, small cubes to ensure balanced texture and distribution throughout the salad.
- Harvest fresh herbs from their stems, creating a vibrant medley of parsley, dill, and chives, then mince into delicate fragments.
- Incorporate Greek yogurt and freshly squeezed lemon juice, blending ingredients with a gentle folding motion to maintain the salad’s light consistency.
- Sprinkle kosher salt and cracked black pepper across the mixture, adjusting seasoning to personal preference while maintaining a delicate flavor profile.
- Allow salad to rest for 10-15 minutes in refrigerator to permit herb and yogurt flavors to meld and develop depth.
- Serve elegantly atop crisp salad greens or nestled within soft, pillowy wrap, presenting a refreshing and nutritious meal option.
Notes
- Check tuna for excess water to ensure a creamy, not watery texture.
- Use fresh herbs for brighter, more vibrant flavor profile compared to dried alternatives.
- Swap Greek yogurt with vegan mayo for dairy-free version, maintaining protein content.
- Dice vegetables uniformly to distribute crunch and flavor evenly throughout the salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 50mg