Healthy Tuna Salad with Fresh Dill High Protein Lunch
If you’re looking for an easy tuna salad that actually tastes fresh, flavorful, and exciting to eat, this is the one to make. Unlike heavier, one-note versions, this healthy tuna salad with fresh dill is brightened up with lemon juice, loaded with crunchy dill pickle, and made extra creamy with greek yogurt and mayo for a high-protein lunch that feels light but still seriously satisfying.
Ingredients
- 2 5 ounce cans tuna in water drained
- ¼ cup plain greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons mayo
- 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill
- 1 whole dill picked diced
- 2-3 tablespoons shredded havarti
- juice of ½ lemon
- salt & pepper to taste
- radishes micro greens and extra dill for topping
- gluten free everything bagels for serving
Instructions
- Mix the tuna salad. In a medium mixing bowl, add the drained tuna, greek yogurt, mayo, chopped fresh dill, diced dill pickle, shredded havarti, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Assemble the bagels. Spread the tuna salad over each bagel half. Add a little extra shredded havarti on top if you want it extra melty.
- Air fry until toasted. Air fry at 400°F for 5–6 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bagels are toasted.
- Add toppings and serve. Top with sliced radishes, microgreens, and extra dill, then serve right away.
Notes
Tips for Success
This recipe is simple, but a few small things make a big difference.- Drain the tuna really well so the mixture does not get watery.
- Chop the dill and pickle finely so you get a little bit of everything in each bite.
- Start with the juice of half a lemon, then taste and adjust if needed.
- Season well with salt and black pepper before serving so the flavors really pop.
Add-In Ideas
This recipe is delicious exactly as written, but if you want to play around with it, here are a few add-ins that work well. These are not included in the base recipe, just easy ways to switch it up.- Red onion for a sharper bite
- Green onions for something a little milder
- Dijon mustard for extra tang
- Lemon zest to bring out more of that bright, fresh flavor
- A spoonful of sour cream for an even creamier texture
- A drizzle of olive oil for added richness
Storage Tips
Store leftover tuna salad in an airtight container or sealed container in the fridge for 3-4 days. For best results, store the tuna salad separately from the bagels and toppings so everything stays fresh. Tried this recipe?Mention @prettydeliciouslife or tag #PDLrecipes!