Weight Watchers Tuna Salad (Quick & Protein-Packed)

"brightly lit bowl of albacore tuna salad with visible diced celery, red onion, and dill pickles, garnished with dill sprigs, surrounded by raw ingredients, on a marble counter. "

A light, fresh, and points-friendly tuna salad that’s ready in minutes and perfect for meal prep.

Professional food photography setup with ingredients for tuna salad including albacore tuna, celery, onion, pickles, greek yogurt, mayo, dijon mustard and dill on a wooden cutting board

KEY INFO

– Prep Time: 10 minutes
– Cook Time: 0 minutes
– Total Time: 10 minutes
– Servings: 4
– Difficulty: Easy
– Dietary: High-protein, Low-calorie
– WW Points: 2-3 per serving

Hands using fork to flake albacore tuna in a ceramic bowl under natural lighting

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

– Large mixing bowl
– Fork
– Cutting board
– Sharp knife
– Measuring spoons/cups
Alternative: Food processor for chopping vegetables

Overhead view of small plates with precisely diced onions, celery, and dill pickles, alongside a clean knife on a wooden cutting board

INGREDIENTS

12 oz (340g) canned white albacore tuna in water, drained
– 1/3 cup (80g) non-fat Greek yogurt
– 2 tablespoons (30g) light mayonnaise (optional)
– 1/2 small onion (about 1/3 cup/50g), finely minced
– 2 celery stalks (about 1/2 cup/50g), finely diced
– 2 dill pickles (30g), finely chopped
– 1 teaspoon (5g) Dijon mustard
– Salt and black pepper to taste
– Fresh dill (optional garnish)

Action shot of flaked tuna being mixed with diced vegetables in a large glass bowl

METHOD

1. Drain tuna thoroughly and place in mixing bowl
2. Flake tuna finely with a fork until no large chunks remain
3. Add minced onion, celery, and pickles
4. Mix in Greek yogurt, light mayonnaise (if using), and Dijon mustard
5. Season with salt and pepper, tasting as you go
6. Chill for 30 minutes (optional but recommended for best flavor)

Finished tuna salad in a white ceramic bowl garnished with fresh dill on a marble counter

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For more healthy recipes, check out our Tuna Salad Lettuce Cups or Protein Smoothie Bowl.

Tuna salad being portioned into glass containers with lettuce, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber slices for meal prep

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