This Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad is super easy, required no cooking (if you get pre-boiled eggs), and is ready in minutes. The stars of this recipe are tuna and Greek Yogurt. Tuna is a great source of Omega-3s and Greek Yogurt is a fantastic source of probiotics.
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About the Omega-3s in Tuna
Tuna is a fantastic source of DHA Omega-3. Omega-3sm which are known as anti-inflammatories may help improve cognitive function, memory, and focus. Adequate OMega-3 consumption may also reduce the risk of depression, anxiety, ad bipolar disorder as well as symptoms of asthma. For adequate omega-3 intakes, eat cold-water fish like tuna or salmon about 2 times a week, and include plant-based ALA omega-3 foods like chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts in your diet as well.
About the Probiotics in Greek Yogurt
Greek yogurt is a well-known source of gut-healthy probiotics. Probiotics and gut health have been linked to reduced risk of chronic diseases, autoimmune diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. Gut health also appears to play a role in mood and mood disorders.
Look for Wild Caught, Mercury Tested
When purchasing Tuna in a pouch, look for wild-caught, mercury-tested tuna. Some tuna can contain mercury, so look for brands that insure low-mercury tuna through 3rd party testing like the Wild Planet, No Salt Added Tuna Pouches.
Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad
Serves 2
Ingredients
- 2.6 oz. wild-caught Tuna Pouch (1/2 cup), I like the Wild Planet, No Salt Added Tuna Pouch
- 1/4 cup Greek Yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Boiled egg, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dill Relish
- 1/2 cup white onion, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Combine all the ingredients and keep in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
- This Low Carb Tuna salad tastes great on a green salad, sandwich, or crackers.
Some of my Favorite Healthier Crackers and Chips Include:
- The Way Better Black Bean Tortilla Chips
- The Way Better Multigrain Tortilla Chips
- Mary’s Gone Crackers
How to Boil an Egg
- Gently place the eggs in a pot of cold water. Make sure there is enough water in the pot to cover the eggs.
- Bring water to a boil, then remove the pot from heat.
- Cover the poot with a lid and let the eggs sit in the pot for about 12 minutes.
Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad
ThisGreek Yogurt Tuna Salad is super easy, requires no cooking, and is a good source of omega-3s and probiotics.
- 1/2 cup wild-caught tuna (in ready-to-eat pouch)
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 Boiled egg
- 1/2 cup white onion
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon dill relish
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Combine all the ingredients and keep them in the refrigerator until you are ready to serve.
Serve on top of a salad or crackers, or in a sandwich or wrap.
Nutrition Facts
Serves 2
- Calories: 160
- Total Fat: 4.5 g
- Sat. Fat: 2.2 g
- Cholesterol: 104 mg
- Sodium: 525 mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 8.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.8 g
- Total Sugar: 5.6 g
- Protein: 21.9 g
- Vitamin D: 8 mcg
- Calcium: 126 mg
- Iron: 1 mg
- Potassium: 311 mg
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