A delicious, simple, easy and healthy keto tuna salad recipe can be made anytime. Perfect choice if you are in hurry. It will take you only a few minutes to prepare this simple but tasty salad.
All the ingredients are basic and easy to find in any supermarket or even in your fridge.
All you need is just a can of water packed tuna, half of celery stalk, half of cucumber, 1/4 of small red onion and low carb mayonaise (of course, it’s better to use homemade mayo).
How to Make Low Carb Tuna Salad with Cucumber and Celery
Peel and slice the cucumber. Chop the onion and celery.
In a mixing bowl, combine all ingredients and stir well. If you like dijon mustard, feel free to add some in. You can squeeze some lemon juice on top when serving.
You can have this salad as a separate dish for lunch or enjoy it over a bed of some leafy greens with avocado for dinner. Also, you can pack this salad into a lunch box. Just remember to add an ice pack to keep your tuna cold.
The freshness and crunchy sensation of celery and cucumber with the sweetness of onion will make this salad so enjoyable.
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Keto Tuna Salad with Cucumber and Celery
Ingredients
- 1 can tuna water packed, small size
- 1/2 cucumber medium size, peeled and diced
- 1/4 red onion small size, chopped
- 1/2 stalk celery sliced
- 1 lime wedge juiced
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise low carb
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Peel the cucumber and slice it into pieces. Chop the celery and onion too.
- Prepare a mixing bowl and place all of the ingredients in it. Stir well before serving.
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FAQ
How to store leftover keto tuna salad?
You can store leftover keto tuna salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. However, it’s best to serve it fresh immediately after making.
Is canned tuna OK on keto diet?
Yes, canned tuna is great for a keto diet because it’s low in carbs and high in protein. Just ensure it’s packed in water or olive oil and doesn’t contain added sugars or fillers.
Which tuna is best for keto diet?
For a keto diet, the best tuna is one that’s packed in water or olive oil without any added sugars or fillers. Wild-caught, sustainably sourced fresh tuna fish is also a great choice.
