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Refreshing Cucumber Tuna Salad

Refreshing Cucumber Tuna Salad: A Quick and Healthy Delight

This Refreshing Cucumber Tuna Salad is a quick, healthy delight combining crunchy cucumbers with protein-rich tuna, perfect for busy afternoons.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cans tuna opt for canned tuna in water
  • 3 mini cucumbers diced into small pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder for mild savory flavor
  • 2 tablespoons dill fresh or dried
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt for a lighter version
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • fine-mesh strainer
  • spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Drain the Tuna: Open the cans of tuna, drain the liquid, and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
  2. Prep the Cucumbers: Rinse the cucumbers, slice off the ends, and dice them into small pieces. Add them to the bowl with tuna.
  3. Mix the Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix mayonnaise and Dijon mustard, then add dill, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. Combine Ingredients: Fold the dressing into the bowl with tuna and cucumbers, mixing gently.
  5. Chill and Serve: Chill the salad for 30 minutes before serving, or serve immediately if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a twist, substitute half mayonnaise with Greek yogurt. Best served chilled.

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