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I hope you love these fresh and flavorful tuna recipes as much as I do.
Back in the day before children, when I worked out with a personal trainer and was tiny and ripped … oh, the good ole days. I ate this concoction ALL the time. It was a great way to fuel up with minimal calories and maximum protein, and it has a rich and creamy consistency and tasted more like a splurge than the healthy stuff.
It is an excellent take on the traditional tuna salad but sans the mayo. So if you are not a fan of mayonnaise, this one will be a good one to know.
It might sound a little strange, and you might even be a little afraid, but seriously, JUST try it!! It is SOOO good! Your taste buds will thank you. Pair it with whole wheat crackers or your favorite low-carb crackers, sliced bell pepper, serve on top of greens, or whatever works with your personal goals and style of eating. There is no way to go wrong with this simple tuna salad recipe.
5 from 19 votes
High Protein Tuna Dip
Easy No Mayo Tuna Salad Dip
CourseAppetizer, Snack
KeywordCottage Cheese, Tuna Fish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author Andie Thueson
Ingredients
- 2ozAlbacore Tuna in Water1/2 Can drained
- 1/2CupCottage Cheese
- Fresh Cracked Pepper — to taste
- 1/2tspDried Dill – or more to taste
- 1TspDill pickle relishoptional
Instructions
Combine tuna in a small bowl with all the above ingredients and serve withWhole Wheat Crackersor Cucumbers — both are excellent choices!
What tastes better with tuna than mayo?! Avocado! Don’t let this basic recipe fool you. It gives it the same creamy appeal as mayo without having to add loads of mayo. This tuna mixture is a super healthy and fun way to add protein as a fantastic well-rounded snack during the day. You WILL not be disappointed. This little tuna concoction is full of fresh flavors and is a creative twist on the classic tuna salad.
5 from 19 votes
Avocado Tuna Salad
This no-mayo tuna salad may sound super basic, but it is TASTY!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 2ozAlbacore Tuna in Water1/2 can drained
- 1Avocado
- Pink Himalayan Salt and Crushed Pepper to Taste
- 1/2Limelime juice Squeezed into mixture
Instructions
Remove Avocado flesh from the avocado halves and mix with other ingredients and spoon back into the shell for easy carrying device or a bowl works as well.
In my humble opinion, you can not share easy healthy tuna recipes without the classic tuna melt – with a couple of little swaps, you can make this classic healthier!
5 from 19 votes
Healthier Classic Tuna Melt
All the flavor and goodness of a classic tuna melt but a healthier version!
CourseMain Dish
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1
Author Andie Thueson
Ingredients
- 2SlicesSlicesLow Carb or Whole Grain Bread Slices
- 2ouncesAlbacore Tuna in Water1/2 can drained
- 1TbspOlive Oil Mayo *See notes on subbing out the mayo
- 1TbspChopped Red Onion
- 1TbspDjion Mustard
- 1ozCheddar Cheeseor cheese of choice
- Butter for grilling I like to use garlic butter
Instructions
Mix all ingredients – spread over bread and top with cheese – grill over medium heat until both sides are toasted and cheese is nice and melty.
Recipe Notes
*NOTE: For those wanting to skip the mayonnaise, here are some easy swaps!
- avocado
- low-fat yogurt
- extra virgin olive oil
- greek yogurt
Tuna, I promise, does not need to be boring. So the next time you want to up your protein intake and think tuna is the answer, try one of these delicious and super simple no mayo tuna salad recipes. And if you wanted to add a touch of mayo, I won’t judge!
For more easy healthy lunch ideas, check out these recipes:
- Tantalizing Greek Style Pita Pizza
- Decadent Low Carb Avocado Toast
- Grilled Turkey Pizza Burgers
- Healthy Crock Pot French Dip Wraps
Happy Eating, Friends!
Much Love,
Andie Thueson is a NASM certified personal trainer and nutrition specialist. She loves helping her readers to become the healthiest, happiest, and most vibrant version of themselves.
