Tuna Salad with Peas Recipe
A light and refreshing Tuna Salad featuring albacore tuna, fresh peas, and vibrant vegetables, combined with a creamy Greek yogurt dressing seasoned with mustard and dill. Perfect for a healthy snack or a quick meal served on crackers, as a sandwich filling, or over lettuce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Dressing
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- ⅛ teaspoon dried dill weed
Main Ingredients
- 5 ounces albacore tuna in water, drained
- 1 cup fresh frozen peas, thawed
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing: In a medium bowl, combine the plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried dill weed. Stir thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add main ingredients: Add the drained albacore tuna, thawed fresh peas, diced red onion, and diced red bell pepper to the bowl. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat the ingredients with the seasoned yogurt dressing.
- Chill and serve: Place the salad in the refrigerator and chill until ready to serve. This tuna salad can be enjoyed on crackers, as a sandwich filling, or served over a bed of fresh lettuce for a nutritious salad option.
Notes
- Using plain Greek yogurt makes this salad lighter and adds extra protein compared to mayonnaise.
- Ensure peas are fully thawed to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
- You can substitute fresh peas if in season for added texture.
- Adjust seasoning to taste, especially salt and mustard, depending on preference.
- Perfect for meal prep as it holds well refrigerated for up to 2 days.
Keywords: tuna salad, Greek yogurt tuna salad, healthy tuna recipe, no cook salad, quick lunch, low fat salad
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