Simple Tuna Salad Base Recipe
This is one of our base recipes. You’ve probably heard of omega-3s and that salmon is a great source, but did you know that canned tuna is also a good (and more affordable) source? Give this simple tuna salad base recipe a try, and as always, adjust to YOUR taste!
Servings: 5 servings
Ingredients
Base Recipe
- ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup mayonnaise (olive or canola oil based)
- 1-2 Tablespoons chopped fresh herbs
- 1 Tablespoon finely minced onion
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 small clove garlic, minced (~½ teaspoon)
- 10-12 ounces low-sodium tuna in water, drained
- Salt & pepper to taste
Mix-ins to YOUR taste
- 1 Tablespoon minced chipotles in adobo (with sauce)
- 1 Tablespoon hot sauce or
- 1-2 teaspoons mustard (Dijon, stoneground, etc.)
- 1-2 Tablespoons chopped pickles or pickle relish
- ¼ cup diced vegetables
- 2 Tablespoons sliced olives
- 1-2 hardboiled eggs, diced
Instructions
- Combine Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, herbs, onion, lemon juice, garlic, and optional chipotles in adobo, hot sauce, Dijon mustard, pickles, or pickle relish in a medium-sized bowl.
- Add drained tuna and any other optional mix-ins. Using a spatula, fold to combine.
- Make a sandwich, wrap, green salad, or quesadilla or eat on its own with whole grain crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
Substitute up to ½ of the mayonnaise with more Greek yogurt. Keep in mind that the fat in the mayonnaise helps improve the texture of the sauce.
If you add a lot of mix-ins and find the salad too dry, add a little more Greek yogurt to taste.
Check out this recipe for flavor inspiration!
Tuna Chickpea Salad