Healthy Tuna Salad

Ingredients

• 2 cans tuna packed in water, drained well (Flaky and protein-rich.)
• 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt (Substitute dairy-free coconut yogurt for a vegan twist.)
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (Swap for whole grain mustard for extra texture.)
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (Avocado oil works too.)
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and zest (Lifts everything with citrus perfume.)
• 2 stalks celery, finely diced (For satisfying crunch.)
• 1 small red onion, minced (Add a sweet bite; soak in cold water for 10 minutes to mellow if desired.)
• 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed (Optional, for briny pop.)
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (Herbaceous freshness.)
• to taste Salt and black pepper
• 1 diced apple (For sweetness.)
• 1 chopped pickles (For tang.)
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (To add cheesy flavor without dairy.)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Drain the tuna and flake it gently into a large bowl with a fork to keep some chunkiness for texture.

3. 3

   Add Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, and zest. Stir until creamy.

4. 4

   Fold in diced celery, minced red onion, capers, and parsley. Taste and season with salt and pepper.

5. 5

   If you like a bit of sweetness, fold in small dice of apple or pear, or stir in chopped pickles or a pinch of smoked paprika.

6. 6

   Chill for 10 minutes if you have time, or serve immediately on toasted whole grain bread or in lettuce cups.