Description
This Healthy Tuna Waldorf Salad is a nutritious twist on the classic Waldorf salad, featuring protein-packed tuna, crisp apples, sweet grapes, and crunchy walnuts all tossed in a creamy Greek yogurt dressing.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 cans (5 oz each) tuna in water, drained
- 1 crisp apple, diced (red or green)
- 1/2 cup seedless grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp red onion, finely minced
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
For the Healthy Dressing:
- 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp honey
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Dressing: In a medium bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, honey, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Combine the Salad: In a large bowl, add drained tuna and gently flake with a fork. Add diced apple, halved grapes, celery, red onion, walnuts, and parsley. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Chill & Serve: Refrigerate for at least 20–30 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Serve chilled on lettuce cups, whole-grain toast, wraps, or alongside mixed greens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
