Keto Tuna Salad
Creamy and delicious keto tuna salad made with healthy fats and protein that will keep you satisfied for hours. Easy to make for lunch, dinner or serve with celery sticks for a mid afternoon snack!
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Keto Tuna Salad
I know how hard it is to follow a strict healthy diet regime every day and eat mindfully with all the distractions out there.
Personally, I find that when I eat low carb and keto dishes with occasional comfort foods I never feel deprived.
Mindful eating keeps me satisfied and generally keeps my waistline from expanding.
But, it doesn’t necessarily mean that our path to living a healthier life must be filled with tasteless and bland options.
In fact, there are numerous delicacies out there like this Keto Shepherd’s Pie or Keto Chicken Soup which not only satisfy our taste buds but are also super beneficial for our health and wellness.
This Keto tuna salad is a classic tried and tested recipe that not is only delicious, but good for us too!
I know a lot of individuals refrain from following a keto diet maybe, because the idea to consume more fats may seem like an unhealthy option.
But, believe me the keto diet is really helpful in maintaining your health as it includes the use of heart-healthy good fats. Be sure to Read more about Keto vs Low carb diets.
So, before jumping to this keto-friendly tuna salad recipe, let’s have a quick look at some interesting facts about the keto diet.
What is Ketogenic Diet and How is it beneficial for us?
The idea of keto diet majorly revolves around substantially reducing the intake of carbohydrates and replacing them with fats. This reduction in carbs will put our body into ketosis mode.
Now, ketosis is a metabolic state where our body becomes really efficient in burning stored fat to produce energy.
Let me explain this further; when we consume very low amounts of carbs, our liver produces ‘Ketones’ by metabolizing the fat.
Ketones are an alternative fuel for your body which it uses when blood glucose levels are low. Besides the body, ketones are an excellent source of energy for the brain.
The fact that I mentioned this point is because our brain cannot directly run on fats. It either requires glucose or ketones to maintain its healthy functioning.
Also, there are many sub-versions of this diet. However, one of the most widely accepted and researched type is Standard Ketogenic Diet (SKD) which focuses on the low carb (5%), moderate protein (20%), and high fat (75%) intake.
For the slightly other versions be sure to checkout the Keto Macro Calculator for your personal macronutrients.
A range of studies indicates the following benefits of the standard ketogenic diet.
- Sticking to SKD religiously can help us to lose weight without consciously tracking our calories and food intake.
- It shields us from chronic conditions such as type-2 diabetes.
- It reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
- May help to improve the symptoms of various mental conditions such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Epilepsy.
Lastly, remember that the topic of the keto diet is recent and hot in the field of biological science, and some of these researches are still in early phases to be conclusive.
Low Carb Tuna Salad
So, now that you guys are well versed with the benefits of going keto, let’s get started with this creamy and scrumptious keto tuna salad recipe.
The fact that we’re going to use canned tuna here makes this keto salad recipe even more compelling as it comes out on a plate in under 10 mins, isn’t that just great for a quick meal!
Remember the times when you were drowning in work, errands and forced to dine on takeouts? Well, here’s the solution.
Who doesn’t love to prepare something that is quick, easy, healthy, and delicious at the same time.
You can effortlessly combine keto tuna salad with low carb bread and top it with cheese which can serve as a perfect keto lunch/dinner idea.
I know you’ve probably made tuna salad before, but the twist with this recipe is the ingredients.
I have made this keto tuna salad recipe over and over hundreds of times and perfected the ingredients to take out the best possible taste.
But don’t take me for my word, try this perfected recipe and see for yourself!
List of Ingredients
- Canned tuna, drained
- celery, finely diced
- Red onion, finely minced
- Flat-leaf parsley, finely minced
- Mayonnaise, add a little at a time**see notes
- Dijon or stone ground mustard
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Noteworthy Things About Ingredients
- I have used tuna packed in water which gives this dish a fresh and wholesome taste.
- Incorporating diced celery and red onions impart crunchiness to this keto tuna salad. Don’t skip on this one.
- Adding freshly squeezed lemon juice, parsley, and Dijon/stone ground mustard will greatly intensify the flavors of the whole dish so, don’t skip them either.
- I have used homemade mayonnaise which is a key ingredient that grants a really creamy and dense taste to this low carb tuna salad. And I would recommend that you too make your mayonnaise at home preferably with olive/avocado oil as store-bought mayonnaise tends to have vegetable oils in its content which are generally considered as bad fats and thus are not an ideal keto ingredient.
How To Make Keto Tuna Salad
In a large bowl add ingredients Stir until combined Add mayonnaise and mustard Mix ingredients well before serving
Tuna salad is easy to make and only requires a few minutes of chopping ingredients before mixing everything together.
I like to chill my salad before serving for about an hour, but that’s when I’m not in a rush or hangry!
Serve on a bet of lettuce, with celery sticks, roll in a low carb wrap or enjoy open faced over grain free bread and make a keto tuna melt.
Pro Tip – Use a hand mixer, pastry blend or a hand chopper to break up tuna.
Keto Tuna Salad
Ingredients
- 4 cans 5 oz tuna packed in water drained
- ¼ cup celery finely diced
- 2 tablespoons red onion finely minced
- 1 teaspoon flat-leaf parsley finely minced
- ½ – ¾ cup mayonnaise add a little at a time **see notes
- 1 teaspoon mustard dijon or stone ground
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Drain and flake tuna, add to large bowl
- Add celery, red onion, and parsley, stir to combine.
- Add mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice and stir until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
Notes
Nutrition
Disclaimer
Please note that the nutritional information provided are guidelines and may vary based on the brand of products used. For your specific nutritional goals use My Fitness Pal or Verywell Fit recipe calculators. All content within this site is not intended as medical diagnosis or treatment and should not be considered a substitute for professional medical expertise.
Looking for more easy keto recipes?
Give these recipes a try too!
- Keto Egg Salad – the addition of avocado oil boosts up the healthy fats in this recipe.
- Chicken Salad Keto-style – creamy salad using a pre-cooked chicken if preferred with nuts adding a tasty texture.
- Low Carb Potato Salad – tastes so similar to the spuds were used to that some people can’t tell that the key ingredient is cauliflower.
PIN TO YOUR SALAD, LOW CARB AND KETO BOARDS
