Tuna Salad — calories and nutrition

Tuna Salad — Calories & Nutrition

⏱️Prep: 10 min
🔥Cook: 0 min
🕐Total: 10 min
🍽️Serves: 1
📊Difficulty: Easy
High ProteinLow CarbNo CookMeal PrepWeight Loss
280
kcal
per serving
35g
Protein
5g
Carbs
12g
Fat
2g
Fiber

Nutrition data from USDA FoodData Central · Per 1 serving · Values are estimates

📏 Adjust servings

1 serving
280
kcal
35g
Protein
5g
Carbs
12g
Fat
2g
Fiber

🛒 Ingredients (1 serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1
    Drain tuna thoroughly. Break into chunks in a large bowl.
  2. 2
    Dice cucumber, halve cherry tomatoes, finely chop red onion and parsley.
    💡 Soaking red onion in cold water for 5 minutes reduces its sharpness.
  3. 3
    Add Greek yogurt and lemon juice to tuna. Mix gently — Greek yogurt gives creaminess with fewer calories than mayonnaise.
  4. 4
    Add vegetables and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Toss gently to combine.
  5. 5
    Serve immediately on a bed of lettuce, in a wrap, on toast, or as a bowl. Best eaten fresh.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories in tuna salad?
Tuna salad with Greek yogurt (no mayo): approximately 280 kcal per serving, 35g protein, 5g carbs, 12g fat. With mayonnaise instead of yogurt: approximately 380 kcal.
Is tuna salad good for weight loss?
Yes — tuna salad is one of the best weight-loss meals. Canned tuna has one of the highest protein-to-calorie ratios (25g protein per 109 kcal per 100g) and keeps you full for hours.
How many calories in tuna salad with mayo?
150g tuna + 2 tbsp regular mayonnaise = approximately 380 kcal, 35g protein. Swapping mayo for Greek yogurt saves about 100 kcal per serving with added protein.
Is canned tuna good for building muscle?
Yes — canned tuna in water is an ideal muscle-building food. 150g provides 37g of complete protein at only ~165 kcal with virtually no fat or carbs.
How long does tuna salad last in the fridge?
1–2 days maximum in an airtight container. Do not freeze tuna salad as the texture deteriorates significantly.
How many calories in tuna salad on bread?
Tuna salad (280 kcal) + 2 slices whole wheat bread (180 kcal) = approximately 460 kcal, 43g protein — an excellent high-protein lunch.
Is tuna salad keto-friendly?
Yes — tuna salad without bread or crackers is keto-friendly: approximately 280 kcal, 35g protein, 12g fat and only 5g carbs. Serve on lettuce leaves instead of bread.
What can I add to tuna salad for more flavour?
Dijon mustard (adds tang, ~5 kcal/tsp), capers (briny flavour, ~2 kcal/tbsp), celery (crunch, very low calorie), dill (fresh flavour, 0 kcal). All add significant flavour with minimal calorie impact.

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