Healthy Recipes Salad Seafood Salad Tuna Salad Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad 4.0 (1) Add your rating & review No mayo, no problem. This healthy tuna salad uses probiotic-rich strained yogurt as its creamy, tangy base. Crunchy celery, earthy chives and delicate microgreens keep this easy lunch recipe fuss-free, so you can customize it with your own healthy ingredients. Give it a spin with chickpeas, cucumber and Kalamata olives—or add a little sweetness with sliced grapes. Spread this tuna salad over a slice of whole-wheat bread, stuff it into an avocado or spoon it into crisp lettuce cups for a low-carb version. By Elizabeth Laseter Elizabeth Laseter See More Elizabeth Laseter is a writer, editor and SEO specialist with over a decade of editorial, restaurant and culinary experience. She is a culinary school graduate and has worked as a line cook at a fine dining restaurant in Washington, D.C. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 22, 2025 Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD 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 Close Credit: Jamie Vespa Active Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 4 Nutrition Profile: Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts This easy tuna salad can be served on whole-wheat bread or in lettuce cups to keep it low-carb.Healthy fats from extra-virgin olive oil and protein-rich tuna support balanced nutrition.This recipe uses Greek yogurt to create a creamy, tangy base without mayonnaise. 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 4 servings ¼ cup 2% plain strained yogurt, such as Greek-style 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ⅛ teaspoon Kosher salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 Unit (3 oz.) pouches solid white tuna in water (such as Wild Planet No Salt Added Albacore Wild Tuna) 1 stalk celery, finely diced 1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives 1 cup loosely-packed microgreens (such as radish or basil) Directions In a small bowl, combine yogurt, Dijon, oil, salt and pepper. Set aside. In a medium bowl, combine tuna, celery and chives. Add yogurt mixture; mix until well-combined. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Chef's Notes If your celery stalk includes the leaves, don't toss them! Chopped up or left as-is, they make a delicious addition to this healthy tuna salad. Originally appeared: Cooking Light Save Rate Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 100 Calories 5g Fat 1g Carbs 12g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Serving Size about 1/3 cup Calories 100 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Total Sugars 1g Protein 12g 24% Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 5% 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.