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Tuna Cucumber Salad

Tuna Cucumber Salad: A Refreshing High-Protein Delight

This Tuna Cucumber Salad is a refreshing, high-protein meal perfect for a quick lunch or weekend picnic.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 can Canned Tuna light or albacore
  • 1 medium Cucumber preferably English
  • 1/4 medium Red Onion optional for milder taste
  • 2 stalks Celery or substitute with bell peppers
  • 1/2 cup Cherry Tomatoes can swap with diced bell peppers
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Dill or parsley for variation
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt or mix with mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil grapeseed oil is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice lime juice works too
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard optional for milder taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • colander
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash cucumber and other vegetables under cold water. Dice them into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Open canned tuna, drain liquid, then flake tuna into a large mixing bowl.
  3. Combine Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add diced vegetables and flaked tuna to the mixing bowl, then pour the dressing over and fold together.
  5. Chop fresh dill and parsley, then fold them into the salad.
  6. Cover the salad and chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Well-drained tuna is key to preventing a watery salad. Feel free to personalize with additional ingredients like grains or legumes for extra nutrition.

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