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Greek yogurt tuna salad with title reading Creamy Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad Recipe
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Creamy Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad Recipe

A creamy mayo-free tuna salad made with thick Greek yogurt, crisp celery, Dijon, lemon, dill and pickles.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Resting 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 123

Ingredients
  

  • 2 5-ounce cans tuna packed in water thoroughly drained
  • 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt preferably 2% or whole-milk
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill pickles
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or flat-leaf parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • kosher salt to taste

Equipment

  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Chef's knife
  • Flexible spatula or fork

Method
 

  1. Empty tuna into a fine-mesh strainer for 3 to 5 minutes, then press gently with a spoon. It should remain moist but release no pooling liquid.
  2. Finely chop celery, red onion, pickles and herbs. Blot juicy pickles dry; rinse and thoroughly dry the onion if a milder flavor is preferred.
  3. Stir Greek yogurt, Dijon, lemon juice, garlic powder and black pepper in a medium bowl. Fold in celery, onion, pickles and herbs.
  4. Fold in the drained tuna, breaking up only the largest chunks. Stop while some distinct flakes remain.
  5. Refrigerate for 10 minutes so the tuna absorbs some dressing and the flavors settle.
  6. Stir once. Add Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon at a time if dry, then season with salt, pepper or a few drops of lemon to taste. Serve chilled.

Notes

  • Drain the tuna for 3 to 5 minutes and press gently.
  • Use thick plain Greek yogurt, preferably 2% or whole-milk.
  • Salt only after the 10-minute rest.
  • Keep tomato and cucumber separate until serving.
  • This recipe was developed through culinary research and editorial review.