This healthy tuna salad recipe is absolutley divine! I make tuna salad quite often because it's easy and I can always rely on it for a healthy dose of protein. Now, I know adding mayo to tuna is delicious, but what's going to make it even better is the juice of a grapefruit and fresh dill. Trust me, it's going to be delicious, and you are going to love it. ♡
My cilantro-lime tuna salad recipe on the blog inspired this. Both are great options if you're looking to jazz up your tuna.
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Tuna Salad Ingredients
- Tuna. Albacore wild tuna will yield a nice flakey texture with chunks of meat throughout the salad.
- Grapefruit. We will use the juice of the grapefruit to add a natural sweetness to the tuna salad dressing.
- Spices. You'll need dried oregano for earthiness, ground garlic for flavor, sea salt, and coarse black pepper.
- Mayo. Use your favorite mayo, but I would recommend using mayo made with olive or avocado oil.
- Dill. Fresh dill will add an herbaceous kick.
- Mustard. I used my homemade mustard recipe and alternatively, you can use a Dijon-style mustard.
- Pickle. Diced pickles will add crunch and tang. Use your favorite pickles, or use homemade quick pickles.
- Onion. A small diced onion will add more flavor and more crunch.
See the recipe card for quantities.
How to Make Healthy Tuna Salad
- Add the grapefruit juice, mayo, mustard, dill, dried oregano, ground garlic, sea salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl.
- Whisk to combine ingredients, creating a loose dressing.
- Add the tuna, pickles, and onion.
- Combine all of the ingredients. Taste to adjust any preferred seasonings.
How to Enjoy this Healthy Tuna Salad
- Over a bed of fresh spinach with wedges of grapefruit, sliced avocado, and more small diced red onion.
- Add a couple of scoops of tuna onto Boston lettuce to make tuna boats.
- Smear some on your favorite sliced bread.
- Make a wrap with pita bread or tortillas.
- Eat it straight from the bowl :).
Substitutions
What I love about this healthy tuna salad recipe is how forgiving it is. Here are some substitution suggestions.
- Citrus - instead of grapefruit, try an orange.
- Herbs - fresh flat-leaf parsley, fresh mint, or even fresh cilantro would work instead of dill.
- Chicken - If you don't want to use canned tuna, you can substitute it with diced rotisserie chicken.
Variations
Here are some variations of this nutritious tuna salad to help you develop the best ways to serve your friends and family.
- Add quinoa - if you want to bulk up the dish, add cooked and cooled quinoa salad. I often do this for a quick and filling lunch.
- Fresh greens - Serve this tuna salad over a bead of arugula, fresh spinach leaves, or Boston lettuce for a nice presentation.
- Vegetarian - add smashed chickpeas in place of the tuna.
How to Store Tuna Salad
Store the tuna salad in a container with a lid and place it in the fridge for 2-3 days. This tuna salad does not stand up well to freezing.
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- Arugula Salad with Lemon Dill Vinaigrette
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Healthy Tuna Salad
This healthy tuna salad recipe is delicious and full of pickles, spices, and fragrant dill. Enjoy it in a salad, in a wrap, or dolloped inside wholegrain bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 People 1x
- Category: Lunch, Main Course, Salads
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 medium grapefruit, juice of
⅓ cup mayo
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground garlic
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon coarse black pepper
⅓ cup fresh chopped dill, lightly packed
3 cans Albacore wild tuna, juice drained
⅓ cup small diced pickles
⅓ cup small diced red onion
Instructions
- To start, take a big bowl and squeeze the grapefruit juice right into it. Next, add the mayo, mustard, oregano, garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and freshly chopped dill.
- Use a whisk to combine ingredients. The dressing will start with clumps, keep whisking until smooth and creamy.
- Add the tuna, pickle, and onion. Use a fork to flake the tuna. Mix well to ensure all of the ingredients are coated in the dressing.
- Serve chilled.
Georgia says
Traditional tuna salad can be boring sometimes. I tried this recipe with grapefruit and it was surprisingly delicious. I'll probably add jalapeño next time.