A healthy and delicious apple tuna salad made with Greek yogurt for a creamy texture, packed with crunchy celery, onion, toasted nuts, and sweet tart apples. Perfect as a light lunch or snack served with crackers, cucumber slices, or whole grain bread.
Total Time:15 minutes
Yield:4 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
2 5oz cans tuna
⅓ cup celery, diced (1 small stalk)
⅓ cup finely chopped onion
⅓ cup toasted pecans or walnuts, chopped
1 cup chopped sweet tart apple (from 1 small Honeycrisp or Fuji)
Dressing
⅓ cup plain Greek yogurt (2% or full fat)
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
½ tbsp Dijon mustard (whole grain Dijon preferred)
½ tsp fine sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Drain and Flake Tuna: Drain the tuna cans and break the tuna into flakes using a fork in a medium mixing bowl.
Add Vegetables and Nuts: Mix in the diced celery, finely chopped onion, chopped sweet tart apple, and toasted pecans or walnuts until evenly combined.
Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the plain Greek yogurt, extra virgin olive oil, fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until smooth.
Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour the dressing over the tuna mixture and stir gently to coat all ingredients well.
Adjust Seasoning: Taste the salad and add more salt, pepper, extra yogurt, or a drizzle of olive oil if needed for moisture and flavor.
Serve and Store: Serve the salad with crackers, cucumber slices, or as a sandwich filling between whole grain bread. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Notes
Use toasted nuts for added crunch and flavor; walnuts or pecans work well.
Choose sweet tart apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best balance of sweetness and acidity.
Greek yogurt adds creaminess while keeping this salad healthy and high in protein.
Adjust the mustard amount to your taste preference for tanginess.
For a lower fat version, use 2% Greek yogurt and reduce olive oil slightly.
This salad can be enjoyed as a light lunch or a snack anytime.
