Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt (No Mayo)
This tuna salad with Greek yogurt is creamy and satisfying without mayonnaise. It takes 10 minutes and holds together well for sandwiches, wraps or lettuce cups.
Ingredients
- 2 cans white albacore tuna in water well-drained, unopened net weight (5 oz / 140 g each)
- 120 g plain full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 celery stalk finely chopped
- 40 g pickles or gherkins finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Drain the 2 cans white albacore tuna in water thoroughly, pressing out as much liquid as possible. Place the tuna in a medium bowl and gently flake it with a fork.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 120 g plain full-fat Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice, 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
- Add 1 celery stalk, chopped, 40 g pickles or gherkins, chopped, 2 tablespoons red onion, chopped, and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped, to the tuna.
- Spoon the Greek yogurt dressing over the tuna. Fold gently until the tuna is evenly coated and creamy.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or chill for 10–15 minutes for a firmer texture.
Notes
Tuna weight: The 140 g measurement refers to each unopened can. Drain thoroughly because excess liquid can loosen the yogurt dressing.
Yogurt choice: Full-fat Greek yogurt provides a thick, creamy consistency that helps the salad hold together without mayonnaise.
Preserve the texture: Fold the dressing into the tuna gently to retain some larger flakes.
Optional chilling: The salad can be served immediately. Chilling it produces a slightly firmer, sandwich-friendly texture.
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
