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, quick meal prep, or a nutritious dinner option 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
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Combine Salad 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 together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the tuna mixture and gently toss to coat all ingredients thoroughly with the creamy lemon dressing.
- Add Fresh Herbs: Stir in the freshly chopped dill or parsley to infuse the salad with fresh herbal flavor.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld together and serve chilled for best taste.
Notes
- Serve this salad over a bed of lettuce or use it as a filling in wraps for extra texture and variety.
- For added healthy fats and creaminess, incorporate cubed avocado into the salad.
- This salad can be stored covered in the refrigerator and stays fresh for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
