High-Protein Tuna Salad

Special Diets

High-Protein Tuna Salad

285kcal
38gprotein
10 minsprep
0 minscook
2servings
Easy

A healthy special diets recipe — high-protein tuna salad at just 285 calories per serving.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cans (290g) tuna in spring water, drained
  • 200g Greek yogurt (0% fat)
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
  • 0.5 red onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp capers
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper
  • Lettuce leaves to serve

Method

  1. 1

    Drain tuna thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Mix Greek yogurt with mustard and lemon juice.

  3. 3

    Fold in tuna, celery, onion, and capers.

  4. 4

    Season generously.

  5. 5

    Serve in lettuce cups or on whole grain bread.

Tip: Using Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise boosts protein to 38g per serving while cutting fat significantly.