Tuna salad's cucumber upgrade happened in 1950s American diners when iceberg lettuce shortages forced creative substitutions.
Creamy Refreshing Tuna Cucumber Salad
Dive into this deliciously satisfying Tuna Cucumber Salad, packed with protein and bursting with flavor! Fresh cucumbers mingle with tender tuna, all brought together by a velvety dressing that adds a delightful creaminess. Perfect for a light meal that keeps you feeling full and fabulous on your weight loss journey!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 1 cup Corn (240 ml)
- 2 Large Cucumbers
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 lemon juice
- 1/2 Red Onion, julienned
- water if too thickoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 cans of tuna
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 cup non fat Greek yogurt (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 tsp of honey (10 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 2-3 tbsp Chopped Dill (optional) (30-45 ml)optional
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard (30 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 3 tbsp light mayo (45 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine the tuna, cucumbers, corn, red onion, salt, pepper, and dill in a large bowl.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, light mayo, yellow mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, and honey until smooth. Adjust the thickness with water if necessary.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Serve chilled.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Salt cucumber slices and let them drain for 15 minutes, then pat dry to remove 60-70% of their water content, preventing the salad from becoming watery.technique15 minutes, 60-70% water removal
- ✓Chill all components separately for at least 30 minutes before combining, as cold ingredients maintain better texture and the dressing adheres 25% better to chilled surfaces.timing30 minutes, 25% better adhesion
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of Greek yogurt to mayo for optimal creaminess while maintaining tang, as Greek yogurt's higher protein content (15-20g per cup) provides structure without heaviness.ingredient2:1 ratio, 15-20g protein
- ✓Add lemon juice gradually while whisking the dressing to create a stable emulsion - the citric acid helps proteins in yogurt maintain smooth texture at pH 4.0-4.5.techniquepH 4.0-4.5
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Tuna salad's cucumber upgrade happened in 1950s American diners when iceberg lettuce shortages forced creative substitutions.
Creamy Refreshing Tuna Cucumber Salad
Dive into this deliciously satisfying Tuna Cucumber Salad, packed with protein and bursting with flavor! Fresh cucumbers mingle with tender tuna, all brought together by a velvety dressing that adds a delightful creaminess. Perfect for a light meal that keeps you feeling full and fabulous on your weight loss journey!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 1 cup Corn (240 ml)
- 2 Large Cucumbers
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 lemon juice
- 1/2 Red Onion, julienned
- water if too thickoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 2 cans of tuna
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 1 cup non fat Greek yogurt (240 ml)
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- 2 tsp of honey (10 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(2)
- 2-3 tbsp Chopped Dill (optional) (30-45 ml)optional
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- 2 tbsp yellow mustard (30 ml)
📦Other(1)
- 3 tbsp light mayo (45 ml)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Combine the tuna, cucumbers, corn, red onion, salt, pepper, and dill in a large bowl.
- 2
In a separate bowl, mix the Greek yogurt, light mayo, yellow mustard, minced garlic, lemon juice, and honey until smooth. Adjust the thickness with water if necessary.
- 3
Pour the dressing over the salad and mix well. Serve chilled.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Salt cucumber slices and let them drain for 15 minutes, then pat dry to remove 60-70% of their water content, preventing the salad from becoming watery.technique15 minutes, 60-70% water removal
- ✓Chill all components separately for at least 30 minutes before combining, as cold ingredients maintain better texture and the dressing adheres 25% better to chilled surfaces.timing30 minutes, 25% better adhesion
- ✓Use a 2:1 ratio of Greek yogurt to mayo for optimal creaminess while maintaining tang, as Greek yogurt's higher protein content (15-20g per cup) provides structure without heaviness.ingredient2:1 ratio, 15-20g protein
- ✓Add lemon juice gradually while whisking the dressing to create a stable emulsion - the citric acid helps proteins in yogurt maintain smooth texture at pH 4.0-4.5.techniquepH 4.0-4.5