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Keto Tuna Salad

Enjoy this keto tuna salad recipe on a sandwich or on its own for a low-carb quick meal!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people
Calories 1603.3 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Citrus Juicer (optional, for lime)
  • 1 Spatula or Spoon (for mixing)

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 2 6 ounce cans water-packed tuna, drained
  • 2 6 ounce cans olive oil-packed tuna, drained
  • ¾ cup reduced-fat olive oil mayonnaise
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • ¼ red onion chopped
  • ½ lime juiced
  • 2 tablespoons mustard
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Combine water-packed tuna, oil-packed tuna, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, lime juice, mustard, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.

Notes

For optimal flavor and texture, ensure both types of tuna are thoroughly drained. The combination of water-packed and olive oil-packed tuna offers a balanced profile, but feel free to adjust ratios based on desired richness. Finely chop the celery and red onion to integrate them smoothly and prevent overwhelming the delicate tuna. Freshly squeezed lime juice is crucial for brightness; avoid bottled varieties. Taste and adjust salt and pepper diligently before serving, as tuna and mayonnaise vary in inherent salinity. For an enhanced experience, allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes for flavors to meld.