Low Sodium Tuna Salad Recipe (No Salt Added)
This low sodium tuna salad is a creamy, crunchy, delicious no-salt-added lunch or snack. Made with lower sodium tuna, crunchy celery and bell peppers, and a sweet & tangy dressing.
A great lunch recipe to enjoy as a salad or sandwich, or to eat with crackers. A classic high-protein recipe you can make with healthier ingredient swaps.
I love this fantastic low salt tuna salad recipe for when I want a quick and easy lunch recipe. If you have canned tuna (the no-salt-added variety) and a few simple ingredients, this recipe comes together in about 10 minutes.
Regular canned tuna can have lots of added salt and preservatives, upping the sodium content. Choosing a low- or -no-salt-added canned tuna is great to use in easy and quick recipes like this.
This Low Sodium Tuna Salad Recipe Is
- Hearty
- Tasty
- Creamy
- Quick to Make
- Versatile
- High in Protein
Low Sodium Lunches You’ll Feel Good About Eating
This high protein low sodium tuna salad makes a fantastic lunch or light dinner recipe. I love prepping a bit batch of tuna salad and portioning it out into individual air-tight containers for the week. I grab one, and pack it in my lunch bag.
This tuna salad is high in protein and is hearty enough to keep me full until dinner, which keeps me from snacking in between meals. Stay on track with a healthy diet, and browse all our low sodium lunch recipes here!
What’s In This No Salt Added Tuna Salad
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- No-Salt-Added Canned Tuna – there are lots of no-salt-added canned tuna brands out there. This tuna you can get online has 65mg of sodium for the entire can, which makes it a great healthy choice.
- Celery
- Bell Pepper
- Greek Yogurt – make sure it’s plain and unsweetened! You can use a fat free Greek yogurt like this one (it’s our favorite!) or a full fat yogurt too. A healthier, lower-sodium swap
- Low Sodium Sweet Relish – to give this dish a little extra sweetness. I love this classic sweet relish which has a nice crunch and a sweet and tangy flavor – just 60mg of sodium per serving.
- Mustard Powder: I love adding this mustard powder to this recipe instead of traditional mustard (which can contain extra sodium). The mustard powder adds a nice sharpness and tang to the tuna – and has 0mg sodium!
- Onion Powder: adds a delicious and savory flavor to this dish as well, and the onion powder pairs nicely with the tuna.
How Do I Make This Low Sodium Salad with Tuna?
- In a mixing bowl, add the tuna, celery, bell pepper, yogurt, sweet relish, mustard powder, and onion powder.
- Mix well to combine. Taste, and add more relish or pepper to taste.
- Scoop the tuna salad on toast or low-sodium bread to make a sandwich, add to lettuce for a salad, or enjoy as a dip with crackers!
Homemade Tuna Salad In Less Than 30 Minutes!
If you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal or lunch, this low sodium tuan salad is the best recipe when you’re short on time. This easy one-bowl recipe is made fast.Â
It’s a great lunch if you work from home. You can read all my 30 Minute Recipes here, which are weeknight-friendly.
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Low Sodium Tuna Salad
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 4-ounce cans no-salt-added tuna drained
- 1/4 cup chopped celery about 1 large stalk
- 1/4 cup bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
- 1 tablespoon sweet relish
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, add the tuna, celery, bell pepper, yogurt, sweet relish, mustard powder, and onion powder.
- Mix well to combine. Taste, and add more relish or pepper to taste.
- Scoop the tuna salad on toast or low-sodium bread to make a sandwich, add to lettuce for a salad, or enjoy as a dip with crackers!
Notes
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*Please note, all nutrition content is estimated based on the ingredients we used, it may vary based on your ingredients. Always check your nutrition labels to verify sodium amounts.
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is the sodium content for the whole recipe or for 1 serving?
Hi Tony, the sodium content is for one serving – however it may vary based on the ingredients (including the canned tuna) that you use. Let me know how it turns out!
– Kelly