Twisted Tuna Salad

Twisted Tuna will get you excited about Tuna Salad again! Packed with veggies and flavor, this Keto and Whole30 compliant tuna recipe is a 30-min meal!

Twisted Tuna Salad

I have always loved a good tuna salad, it’s quick and incredibly delicious. Whether you need an easy lunch or little mid-day snack this twisted tuna salad has you covered no matter how you choose to serve it up.

I’ve been making this recipe for years as it was the most popular item on my small catering business menu back in grad school, and it still holds up as the best tuna salad I’ve ever eaten.

You’ll love how simple it is to mix up and the fun twist it takes on a classic favorite even more. You might as well just grab your ingredients now because I’m sure you’re already craving some, just like I am right now.

What’s In Twisted Tuna Salad?

This recipe is much like a regular tuna salad with just a few additions that make it extra amazing! Don’t worry though, the few extra steps don’t make this tuna salad any harder than the classic recipe, so don’t be intimidated!

All ingredients included are simple and found at any local grocery store. Here’s what you’ll need:

• Solid white albacore tuna in water
• Carrots
• Celery
• Red onion
• Scallions
• Garlic
• Homemade mayonnaise
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper

How To Make Tuna Salad

Only 15 minutes of total prep time is needed before you can enjoy this delicious healthy twisted tuna salad recipe.

All you need to do is drain the canned tuna very well, dump it into a large mixing bowl and set aside.

Use the food processor with the chopping blade to process the following ingredients individually — carrot, celery, parsley, red onion, and scallion.

Make sure to measure after chopping so you get the correct amount of each ingredient.

Then, Add to the bowl with tuna along with the clove of garlic mayonnaise, salt, and pepper.

Use a fork to gently mash any very large chunks of tuna and mix all of the ingredients together. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve cold and Enjoy!

How To Serve Tuna Salad

Whether you serve this on a salad, wrapped in lettuce, on Gluten-Free Sandwich Bread, or rolled up in a wrap of some kind – I guarantee you will find yourself making this over and over again.

I love that I can make a batch of this tuna salad and eat it a different way every time. It makes it feel like you’re getting a little variety in your lunch if you plan to meal prep and eat the tuna salad throughout the week.

Here are a few ideas for how to get creative when serving your twisted tuna salad recipe.

• Lettuce Wraps
• On top of a Salad
• As a Sandwich
• Sliders for a Party
• On Cassava Tortillas
• Use a small cookie scoop to dollop onto sliced cucumbers
• Scooped into a halved and pitted avocado

Tips For Making The Best Twisted Tuna

• If you have a food processor, this is super easy and comes together in minutes. Every ingredient, except the tuna and mayo, is finely chopped in the processor, saving a lot of time!
• Twisted Tuna Salad is best when eaten within 4 to 5 days and needs to be kept refrigerated.
• This recipe can easily be cut in half OR doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.

More Great Healthy Lunch Recipes!

Poached Shrimp Avocado Salad

Grilled Taco Turkey Burgers

Mediterranean Chicken Bowl with Turmeric Tahini Dressing

Spicy Salmon Salad

Paleo Salmon Cakes

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Twisted Tuna Salad

Prep Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 15 mins

 

Twisted Tuna will get you excited about Tuna Salad again! Packed with veggies and flavor, this Keto and Whole30 compliant tuna recipe is a 30-min meal!

Course: Mains, Salads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to make tuna salad, keto tuna salad recipe, Tuna Salad, whole30 tuna salad

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 262 kcal

Author: Alyssa Brantley

5 from 13 votes

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Ingredients

• 4 5 ounce cans solid white albacore tuna in water, drained very well
• 1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 4 medium scallions finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic crushed
• 10 Tablespoons homemade mayonnaise (equal to 1/2 cup + 2 T)
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Drain the canned tuna very well. Dump in to a large mixing bowl and set aside.

2. Use the food processor with the chopping blade to process the following ingredients individually -- carrot, celery, parsley, red onion and scallion. Make sure to measure after chopping so you get the correct amount of each ingredient. Add to bowl with tuna along with small clove garlic (crushed), mayonnaise, salt and pepper.

3. Use a fork to gently mash any very large chunks of tuna and mix all of the ingredients together.

4. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve cold and Enjoy!

NOTES:

• Twisted Tuna Salad is best when eaten within 4 to 5 days and needs to be kept refrigerated.
• This recipe can easily be cut in half OR doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
• Some serving ideas include:
  • Lettuce Wraps
  • On top of a Salad
  • As a Sandwich 
  • Sliders for a Party
  • On Cassava Tortillas
  • Use a small cookie scoop to dollop onto sliced cucumbers
  • Scooped into a halved and pitted avocado

Nutrition Facts

Twisted Tuna Salad

Amount Per Serving (0.5 Cup)

Calories 262 Calories from Fat 171

% Daily Value*

Fat 19g29%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 29mg10%

Sodium 697mg30%

Potassium 329mg9%

Carbohydrates 3g1%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 19g38%

Vitamin A 1780IU36%

Vitamin C 7.7mg9%

Calcium 22mg2%

Iron 0.9mg5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Update Notes: This tuna salad recipe was originally posted in August 2014 and was updated in July 2019 with edited photos, better instructions, and more useful recipe information.