Tzatziki Tuna Salad
Whip up the BEST Tzatziki Tuna Salad This quick and easy recipe tested in my Texas kitchen is a light healthy lunch my kids love Get the recipe
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
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- 2 (5-ounce) cans tuna, packed in water, drained
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber, squeezed to remove excess water
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice, freshly squeezed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or more to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion (Optional)
- 1/4 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped (Optional)
Instructions
- Grate the cucumber using a box grater. Place the grated cucumber in a clean kitchen towel or cheesecloth and squeeze out as much excess water as possible. This step is crucial to prevent a watery salad.
- In a medium bowl, combine the Greek yogurt, squeezed cucumber, chopped dill, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine. This is your homemade tzatziki sauce! Give it a taste and adjust the seasonings as needed.
- Add the drained tuna to the bowl with the tzatziki sauce. If using, add the chopped red onion and Kalamata olives. Gently stir everything together until the tuna is evenly coated with the sauce. Be careful not to overmix, or the tuna will become mushy.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is optional, but I find that the salad tastes even better after it’s been chilled. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
A quick, cool, and refreshing Tzatziki Tuna Salad recipe that’s a Mediterranean twist on the classic. Ditch the mayo and embrace this flavorful, healthy lunch or light dinner that comes together in minutes!
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