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Tuna salad sandwich made with Greek yogurt on whole wheat bread, stacked on a plate

Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt (No Mayo)

This tuna salad with Greek yogurt is creamy, fresh, and high in protein, without using mayonnaise. It comes together in minutes and holds its texture well for sandwiches, wraps, or quick lunches. 
Recipe Developer-Estefania
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cans white albacore tuna in water well drained (5 oz / 140 g each) 
  • 120 g plain Greek yogurt thick, full-fat, or 2%
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 stalk celery finely chopped
  • 40 g pickles or gherkins finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon red onion finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Drain the tuna very well, pressing out excess liquid, then add it to a medium bowl and gently flake with a fork.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
  • Add the chopped celery, pickles, red onion, and parsley to the tuna.
  • Spoon the yogurt mixture over the tuna and gently fold until coated and creamy.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Chill for 10–15 minutes before serving for the best texture.

Notes

Drain the Tuna Well: I like to press the tuna firmly in the strainer so the salad stays thick and creamy instead of turning watery. 
Use Thick Greek Yogurt: I stick with a thicker Greek yogurt because it coats the tuna nicely and keeps the texture stable for sandwiches and wraps. 
Chill for Best Texture: I like to chill it for 10–15 minutes so the flavors settle and the mixture firms up before serving. 
How I Serve It: I usually pile it into multigrain bread with lettuce and tomato, or scoop it into lettuce cups for a lighter lunch; crackers work beautifully too. 

Nutrition

Calories: 167kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 790mg | Potassium: 281mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 214IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg