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Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad

Lemon-dill tuna salad offers tender flakes of white tuna in a creamy blend of mayonnaise and yogurt, brightened with lemon zest and juice. Fresh dill and a touch of sumac bring herbal brightness and gentle tang that lingers on the palate.

Lemon-Dill Tuna Salad
Total
21 min
Prep
21 min
Serves
1

Nutrition per Serving

Calories
378
Protein
36g
Carbs
8g
Fat
22g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
4g
Sodium
484mg

Ingredients

  • 1 (5-ounce) can no-salt-added white tuna in water, drained and flaked
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped celery
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped shallot
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, plus more, for garnish
  • 1 tbsp whole-milk plain strained (Greek-style) yogurt
  • 1 tsp grated lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon ground sumac
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground pepper
  • pinch of salt
  • Sliced whole-wheat bread, celery sticks and/or Bibb lettuce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. Using a fork, stir and mash tuna, 2 tablespoons each mayonnaise, celery and shallot, 1 tablespoon each dill, yogurt and lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, ½ teaspoon mustard, ¼ teaspoon each sumac and sugar, ⅛ teaspoon pepper and a pinch of salt together until well combined.
  2. Transfer to a plate; garnish with additional dill, if desired. If desired, serve with whole-wheat bread and/or celery sticks, or over Bibb lettuce.