Description
This Delicious Cucumber Tuna Salad is a light, refreshing, and protein-packed meal featuring tuna, crisp cucumbers, crunchy celery, and a creamy lemon dressing. It’s perfect for a healthy lunch, meal prep, or a quick dinner that requires no cooking.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 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
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the drained tuna, diced cucumbers, diced celery, and finely chopped red onion until well combined.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
- Mix Salad: Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture, then stir thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add Herbs: Gently fold in the chopped fresh dill or parsley to add freshness and flavor to the salad.
- Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and for the salad to chill.
Notes
- Serve the salad over a bed of fresh lettuce or use it as a filling in wraps for a delicious and light meal.
- For added healthy fats and creaminess, consider adding sliced avocado to the salad.
- This salad keeps well when stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
