Protein Powerhouse Tuna Delight

• This tuna salad is packed with protein from the tuna and Greek yogurt, while being low in calories due to the use of yogurt instead of mayonnaise. It’s a nutritious and satisfying meal option that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner.

Now, let’s calculate the total macronutrients and calories for this modified recipe:

• Total protein ≈ 37 grams
• Total fat ≈ 2 grams
• Total carbohydrates ≈ 4 grams
• Total calories ≈ 182 calories

Ingredients:

• 1 can of water-packed tuna, drained.
• 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt.
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 stalk celery finely chopped.
• 1/4 red onion finely chopped.
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley.
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Optional: mixed salad greens or whole grain bread for serving

Instructions:

• In a mixing bowl, combine the drained tuna, plain Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, chopped celery, chopped red onion, fresh lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
• Mix all the ingredients together until well combined.
• Season the tuna salad with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve the tuna salad over a bed of mixed salad greens or in a whole grain bread sandwich.
• Enjoy your high-protein, low-calorie tuna salad!