High Protein Homemade Tuna Salad

Elevate your lunch game with this High Protein Homemade Tuna Salad, a delicious and nutrient-packed dish perfect for fitness enthusiasts and busy individuals alike. Made with protein-rich canned tuna, creamy Greek yogurt, and hard-boiled eggs, this wholesome recipe skips the mayo for a lighter, healthier alternative without sacrificing flavor. Crisp veggies like celery, cucumber, and red onion add a satisfying crunch, while fresh parsley and a zesty lemon-Dijon dressing bring a burst of freshness to every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, it’s perfect as a meal prep option, served over leafy greens, or enjoyed on whole-grain toast. Satisfying, nutrient-dense, and bursting with flavor, this tuna salad is your go-to for a quick, easy, and high-protein fix.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 5 oz can canned tuna in water
• 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 large hard-boiled eggs
• 2 celery stalks
• 0.5 small red onion
• 0.5 cucumber
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly and transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the hard-boiled eggs and chop them into small pieces. Add the chopped eggs to the bowl with the tuna.

Step 3

Wash the celery stalks, then chop them into small dice. Add the celery to the mixing bowl.

Step 4

Finely chop the red onion and add to the bowl, ensuring even mixability.

Step 5

Chop the cucumber into small chunks and add to the mixture in the bowl.

Step 6

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle over the tuna mix.

Step 7

In another small bowl, blend together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 8

Pour the yogurt dressing over the tuna mixture in the large bowl.

Step 9

Use a large spoon to gently mix all the ingredients until the dressing is evenly distributed.

Step 10

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper per taste if necessary.

Step 11

Serve immediately on its own, or over salad leaves, or chill in the refrigerator for later use.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	725.2 grams (725.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	609

Total Fat 14.40g	18%
Saturated Fat 4.30g	22%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.80g
Cholesterol 505mg	168%
Sodium 2183mg	95%
Total Carbohydrate 16.20g	6%
Dietary Fiber 2.70g	10%
Total Sugars 8.90g
Protein 94.70g	189%

Vitamin D 217IU	1085%
Calcium 240mg	18%
Iron 5mg	29%
Potassium 1402mg	30%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.6%

Protein: 66.1%

Carbs: 11.3%