This classic keto tuna salad is an easy recipe and can be made ahead of time for lunches and light dinners throughout the week.
Tuna is a great source of protein and when mixed with these tasty ingredients, you’ve got the best tuna salad ever.
This is the Best Keto Tuna Salad Because…
- It has a delicious blend of creamy flavors and crunchy textures.
- All that is needed is one bowl and one step to whip up a batch of delicious tuna fish salad.
- Versatile keto tuna salad can be enjoyed on its own, or made into an open-faced sandwich on cloud bread, keto crackers, or lettuce wraps. Perfect for a quick lunch!
Ingredients
Tuna: I prefer water-packed canned tuna over oil-packed tuna as it’s lighter. Solid tuna has larger pieces, while chunk tuna has smaller pieces.
Vegetables: Celery and green onion add crunch to tuna salad, and dill pickles add an extra flavor that pairs well with tuna. Dill relish can also be used. Herbs like chopped parsley or dill can be added.
Dressing: A little mayo and mustard with salt and black pepper are all you need to bring all the flavors together. Dijon mustard can be used.
Variations
- Add in some mashed avocado to create an avocado tuna salad. And mashed hard-boiled eggs added create a high-protein, extra-creamy tuna egg salad.
- For a tangier dressing add a squeeze of lemon juice, or try switching out the mayo for Greek yogurt.
- Experiment adding a tablespoon of chia seeds, flax seeds, or toasted sunflower seeds for extra crunch and a power boost of nutrients.
- Add extra keto diet-friendly veggies like tomato, shredded zucchini, diced cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, diced green or kalamata olives, or try chopping some jalapenos for a spicy kick!
How to Make Keto Tuna Salad
- Drain tuna (recipe below).
- In a medium bowl combine all ingredients except tuna.
- Add drained tuna and season with salt and pepper. Serve as desired.
Storing Leftovers
Keep leftover keto tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Freezing tuna salad is not recommended, but this recipe is so easy, why not just whip up a fresh batch every time? Enjoy leftovers in a lettuce or low-carb wrap or scooped onto a bed of salad greens with a drizzle of keto creamy vinaigrette.
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Keto Tuna Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5-6 ounces white tuna in water drained
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 stalk celery diced
- 1 green onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon dill pickle finely diced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain tuna.
- To a mixing bowl, add mayonnaise, celery, green onion, mustard, and dill pickle. Stir well to combine.
- Add drained tuna and gently stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over salad or on keto bread.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
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