Herbed Tuna Salad

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 15 min.

Makes

2 servings

Updated: Oct. 27, 2023
Cooking for two is a challenge for us, since my husband and I do not care for leftovers. This well-seasoned salad with distinctive dill flavor is my favorite lunch recipe. —Rebecca Schweizer, Chesapeake, Virginia
Herbed Tuna Salad Recipe photo by Taste of Home

Ingredients

  • 1 can (6 ounces) light water-packed tuna, drained and flaked
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons dill weed
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream
  • 3 cups Boston lettuce leaves
  • 6 grape tomatoes, sliced
  • Optional: Sliced cucumber and fresh dill

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients. Combine the mayonnaise and sour cream; stir into the tuna mixture.
  2. Divide the salad greens between 2 plates. Top with tuna mixture and tomatoes and, if desired, cucumbers and dill.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 170 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 452mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 4g fiber), 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 vegetable.