Description
This Delicious Cucumber Tuna Salad is a light, refreshing, and protein-packed meal combining tender tuna with crisp cucumbers, crunchy celery, and a creamy lemon dressing. Ideal for a quick lunch, healthy dinner, or meal prep, it offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures with minimal effort required.
Ingredients
Tuna Salad
- 2 (5 oz) cans tuna, drained
- 2 cucumbers, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
Dressing
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the drained tuna, diced cucumbers, diced celery, and finely chopped red onion until evenly distributed.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Salad and Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture, stirring gently to coat all ingredients thoroughly with the dressing.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Stir in the fresh dill or parsley, distributing it evenly throughout the salad to enhance flavor and add freshness.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- Serve the salad over a bed of fresh lettuce or use as a filling for wraps to add variety.
- Add diced avocado for a boost of healthy fats and creaminess.
- This salad keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
