Author:
Kevin Curry
Hi-Protein, Hearty Tuna Salad
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Are you looking for a nutritious salad meal prep idea? Then maybe this healthy tuna salad is just the recipe you’re looking for!
Gainz! That’s precisely what this low-carb tuna salad is. This tuna salad recipe consists of Greek yogurt, dried fruit, and spices for a flavor overload. It’s packed with high protein, dietary fibers, vitamin A, calcium, potassium, selenium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus, B-vitamins, and healthy fat — such as omega-3 fatty acids from nuts and seeds.
Tuna contains a complete protein cocktail that aids in building and repairing everything from your hair, skin, nails, muscles, bones, and blood cells.
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for brain and heart health. It also reduces inflammation throughout the body. Different health agencies recommended eating at least two servings of fish per week because of the health benefits.
It only takes more or less 10 minutes to make this healthy tuna salad. Just place all the ingredients in a bowl then season with sea salt and pepper to taste. You can enjoy this salad as well with fresh greens or veggies, whole grain bread, or pita.
Give this salad recipe a try! And, if you do make this dish, please leave a comment below or send me an email on how it turned out for you — as well as the adjustments and additions you made to make it more delicious and fit for your special diets.
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Hi-Protein, Hearty Tuna Salad
Ingredients
Substitution
Note
Ingredients for at least 6 servings:
- 18oz (three 6oz packets) white albacore tuna, drained, low sodium
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup (or 7oz) 2% Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries (NO sugar added)
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- sea salt & pepper to taste
Steps
Step 1
Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix.
Step 2
Season to taste.
Step 3
Enjoy!
Approximate macros for 1 of 6 servings:
Hi-Protein, Hearty Tuna Salad
Kevin Curry
Ingredients for at least 6 servings:
- 18oz (three 6oz packets) white albacore tuna, drained, low sodium
- 1/3 cup Dijon mustard
- 3/4 cup (or 7oz) 2% Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup pepitas
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 celery stalk (chopped)
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries (NO sugar added)
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon (optional)
- 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- sea salt & pepper to taste
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Place all ingredients into a bowl and mix.
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Season to taste.
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Enjoy!
Nutrition per serving
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!