Healthy Apple Tuna Salad That Will Brighten Your Lunch!

This Healthy Apple Tuna Salad combines juicy apples and hearty tuna for a nutritious meal in just ten minutes.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Servings: 2 servings

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

1 can Canned Tuna Skipjack or albacore works best.
1 medium Crisp Sweet Tart Apple Honeycrisp or Granny Smith are ideal.
0.5 cup Celery Can substitute with cucumber.
1 small Onion Use onion powder for less intensity.
0.5 cup Pecans Can substitute with walnuts.

For the Dressing

0.5 cup Plain Greek Yogurt Can switch to a dairy-free yogurt.
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Regular mustard can substitute.
1 tablespoon Olive Oil Avocado oil can be used.
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
colander
knife
cutting board
whisk

Method

Preparation

Drain the canned tuna thoroughly, breaking it apart in a bowl.
Chop the apple, celery, and onion into small pieces and add to the tuna.
In a separate bowl, mix Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and fold gently until combined.
Serve immediately on whole-grain bread, lettuce wraps, or crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For the best experience, enjoy the salad right after making it! Refrigerate for up to two days.

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