Description
A creamy and delicious keto tuna salad packed with protein, healthy fats, and fresh vegetables. Perfect for a low-carb lifestyle or a quick meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans tuna in water, drained
- 1 large avocado, diced
- 2 celery stalks, finely chopped
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise (sugar-free)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain the canned tuna and place it in a large mixing bowl. Break it up gently with a fork.
- Dice the avocado, celery, and red bell pepper. Thinly slice the green onions and chop the parsley. Add all the vegetables to the tuna.
- In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Pour the dressing over the tuna and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything until evenly coated.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 3 days. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the dressing. This salad can also be served in lettuce wraps or with keto-friendly crackers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: undefined
- Sodium: undefined
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: undefined
- Unsaturated Fat: undefined
- Trans Fat: undefined
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: undefined