No Mayo, No Problem: Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad Recipe (2024)

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Looking for a no mayo tuna salad option? This Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt is wonderfully tasty alternative! Made with the classic tuna salad favorites, like celery, onions and dill relish, this Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad recipe is fantastic!

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The PERFECT No Mayo Tuna Salad Recipe!

If a tuna sandwich is your go-to, but want to change it up for something healthier, you’re in the right place. This Tuna Salad with Greek Yogurt is a great option without sacrificing flavor!

This tuna salad recipe is made with plain Greek yogurt, celery, dill pickle, onion and a bit of seasoning. It comes together in minutes and great as a classic tuna sandwich, on avocado toast, in a salad or lettuce wraps or even stuffed in an avocado or tomato!

What do I need to make no mayo tuna salad?

Here’s a quick-reference grocery list of the ingredients you’ll need for this easy tuna salad recipe:

A single-serving (2.6 oz) Chunk Light Tuna (packed in water)
Green onion
Celery
Dill pickle (or dill relish)
Onion salt
Fresh ground pepper

For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of the post to the recipe card. Thanks!

What is a healthy substitute for mayo?

Plain, full-fat Greek yogurt is a great option to substitute mayonnaise. As you can see from the nutrition label above, this popular mayo brand first ingredient is Soybean Oil. This is an ultra-trans fat oil and highly inflammatory.

Mayonnaise is also very calorie dense. As you can see from the label, just 1 tablespoon of mayo is 100 calories.

Can you eat tuna and yogurt together?

Tuna and yogurt is safe to be eaten together. Yogurt is a good, healthier alternative to mayo when making tuna salad.

With plain full-fat Greek yogurt, you get the same creamy texture without all the calories or toxic oils. Plain, full-fat Greek yogurt comes in at just 28 calories (fa*ge 5% plain Greek yogurt) for 2 tablespoons.

Want an option with low to no fat? Go with a 0% Greek yogurt. fa*ge makes 5%, 2% and 0%, all of which have amazing creamy texture.

What can I use instead of mayo in tuna?

Greek yogurt is a great, healthier alternative to mayo for making tuna salad. Greek yogurt has a similar creamy consistency to mayo, but without all the calories, oil and fat.

In addition to plain full-fat Greek yogurt, mustard is also a good option as well as Tzatziki.

My Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip is very similar to Tzatziki and tastes amazing!

Ways to eat tuna that isn’t a sandwich

Need some other ideas for enjoying no mayo tuna salad other than between two slices of bread? Three options are avocado toast with tuna, green salad with tuna and stuffed avocado with tuna. All of these are healthier alternatives to the simple tuna sandwich.

No Mayo Tuna Salad Option 1: Avocado Toast

This tuna salad with Greek yogurt is fantastic on Avocado toast! Simply add 1/4 of an avocado to your favorite multi-grain bread, mash and spread.

Top with the delicious tuna salad and sprinkle with some additional green onions and fresh pepper. Delicious!

Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad Option 2: Loaded Green Salad

This delicious green salad with avocado, homemade pickled red onions, carrots, tomatoes and cucumbers is a salad lovers dream. With the Greek Yogurt Tuna salad as the protein source, this salad is filling and delicious.

Tuna Salad Option 3: Stuffed Avocado or Tomato

If you’re someone that’s watching their carbs, this Tuna Salad Stuffed Avocado is a fantastic lunch option. You’re getting all the wonderful benefits of good fats from the avocado and plenty of protein from the Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad.

Is canned tuna good for weight loss?

Canned tuna or vacuum sealed tuna pouches are a great source of lean protein and is a good option for weight loss. When mixed with Greek yogurt, it makes for a very healthy protein source for a salad, sandwich or stuffed avocado or tomato.

How do I make tuna salad taste good?

Add flavor to your tuna salad by adding lemon juice, pickle juice, minced onions and seasoning like salt, pepper, lemon pepper seasoning or Everything But the Bagel Seasoning. Add extra texture and crunch to your tuna salad by adding ingredients like diced pickles, diced celery and/or diced green onion.

If you loved this Tuna Salad recipe, check out some of these other similar recipes:

Kale Apple Salad
Cranberry Chicken Salad
Cranberry Turkey Roll Ups
Greek Yogurt Veggie Dip
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Healthy Egg Salad
Spicy Tuna Lettuce Wraps
with Greek Yogurt Dressing
Healthy Blue Cheese Dip made with Greek Yogurt at Cupcakes and Kale Chips

Here’s the recipe for my No Mayo Tuna Salad:

Greek Yogurt Tuna Salad

Erin Indahl-Fink

Looking for a healthier no mayo tuna salad recipe? This delicious Greek yogurt tuna salad is made with simple ingredients and is much healthier than using mayo. The perfect tuna salad with Greek yogurt recipe.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Lunch

Cuisine American

Servings 1

Calories 107 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowls These stainless steel mixing bowls are an essential cooking tool for every kitchen.
Rubber Scrapers These Cuisinart rubber scraper spatulas are fantastic for fillings, batters, and so much more!

Ingredients

1 (2.6 oz. pouch) tuna in water
2 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt like 5% fa*ge Greek yogurt
2 Tablespoons celery diced
2 Tablespoons dill pickle diced, or dill relish
1 Tablespoon green onion diced
1/4 teaspoon onion salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

In a bowl, add the tuna, Greek yogurt, celery, pickle, onion, salt and pepper. Mix together until fully incorporated.
Add tuna to avocado, use as protein source in salad or lettuce wraps, top avocado toast or use as filling for a tuna sandwich.

Notes

For a standard size can of tuna, double this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 107kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 20gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 847mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 188IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 61mgIron: 0.2mg

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