Healthy Recipes Salad Seafood Salad Tuna Salad Green Goddess Tuna Salad 4.6 (11) 9 Reviews Canned tuna makes this recipe convenient and pantry-friendly while also offering an impressive punch of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. Salmon, sardines or mackerel would work just as well in this quick recipe. Use the remaining herb sauce as a dressing for salads or grain bowls, as a spread on sandwiches or as a dip for vegetables. This recipe is easily doubled to make a big batch to meal-prep for the week. Serve on bread, in a wrap, over a bed of greens or scooped up with your favorite chips, crackers or cucumber slices. By Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, is the senior nutrition editor for EatingWell. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 2, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD See More Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Save Rate PRINT Share Jump to recipe Active Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 2 Nutrition Profile: Anti-Inflammatory Mediterranean Diet Sesame-Free Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts This healthy tuna salad incorporating green goddess flavors is ready in just ten minutes.Tuna provides protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.The dressing can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to three days. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1/2x 1x 2x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. This recipe was developed and tested at its original yield and has not been tested at other yields. Note that only the ingredient list is scaled, so you may need to make adjustments to ingredient amounts, cooking times and equipment sizes in the recipe steps. Scaling could also impact the nutrition analysis. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 1 large clove garlic, peeled 1/2 medium shallot, peeled 1 cup fresh herbs with tender stems, such as dill, cilantro, basil, parsley and/or chives, plus more for garnish 1/2 cup lemon juice or lime juice 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/4 cup whole-milk plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon honey 1/8 teaspoon ground pepper or crushed red pepper, plus more for garnish 2 (5-oz.) cans no-salt-added water-packed tuna, drained Directions Place garlic in a food processor; pulse until chopped, about 5 seconds. Add shallot; pulse until chopped, about 5 seconds. Add herbs, lemon (or lime) juice, oil, yogurt, salt, honey and pepper (or crushed red pepper); process until totally combined and smooth, about 1 minute, scraping down sides as needed. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco Place tuna in a medium bowl and gently flake with a fork. Pour half of the dressing (about 1/3 cup) over the tuna; stir to combine. (Reserve the remaining dressing for another use.) Garnish with herbs and pepper, if desired. Photographer: Rachel Marek, Food stylist: Lauren McAnelly, Prop stylist: Gabriel Greco To make ahead Refrigerate dressing (Step 1) in an airtight container for up to 3 days. EatingWell.com, February 2024 Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 310 Calories 15g Fat 9g Carbs 35g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Serving Size 3/4 cup Calories 310 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 9g 3% Dietary Fiber 1g 5% Total Sugars 4g Added Sugars 0g 0% Protein 35g 71% Total Fat 15g 19% Saturated Fat 2g 12% Cholesterol 55mg 18% Vitamin A 42µg Vitamin C 13mg 14% Vitamin D 2µg Vitamin E 2mg 16% Folate 19µg Vitamin K 35µg Sodium 338mg 15% Calcium 53mg 4% Iron 2mg 10% Magnesium 64mg 15% Potassium 778mg 17% Zinc 1mg 7% Vitamin B12 3µg Omega 3 0g Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.