Crunchy egg-free tuna salad you can make in minutes. Paleo and keto-friendly.
Kcal: 550 • Protein: 22 g • Fat: 47 g • Net Carbs: 8.5 g
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Preparation Time
10 minutesDifficulty Rating
1Health Level
4Serves
2
Ingredients
- 1 5-oz / 140 g can tuna in olive oil
- ¼ cup / 40 g onions, minced
- ½ cup / 50 g celery, chopped
- ½ cup / 60 g water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 2 Tbsp / 70 g full-fat yogurt, preferably organic pastured or:
- mayonnaise, preferably omega-3, olive oil, or flaxseed type
- avocado, mashed
- 1 tsp / 5 ml lemon juice
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp / 1 ml ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
Directions
- Place tuna (including oil) and all other ingredients in a medium bowl and stir/toss to combine.
- Exchanges per Serving: ½ Carb, 1½ Protein, 7½ Fat
- Serving Size: 1 cup / 240 ml
Hi I’m a newbie to this all. So do we eat the tuna by itself or as a lettuce wrap?
Hi, Journey2GoodHealth. Either way is fine.
I don’t like tuna in oil but this was the best!!!
Don’t have water chestnuts do I have to used it
Hi, KimberlyDinh83. No – it’s actually better to just use more celery or even dill pickles, if you have them.
Is there non-keto recipes that can be used
Hi, Blk1953. Many of our recipes are non-keto. Just keep scrolling down in the list of recipes, and you will come to them. You can also make use of the search box for specific types.
So far, the recipes have been good, easy to follow and tasty.. but..
My menu items are a little weird.. I have tuna salad (and a few other lunch items)in the breakfast lineup, only a dozen lunch items and there are only 2 choices for snack.. kale chips and broccoli with bacon.
Hi, MedHatter. You can use other recipes in our keto collection instead of what’s on your menu – just match up the calories, to make sure you don’t overdo – you can reduce the portion sizes if you need.
In addition to what already appears as options in your menus, any of these can be used as a snack:
• 1 serving https://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/baked-eggplant-with-mozzarella-cheese/
• ½ serving https://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/cauliflower-hummus/ + up to 1 cup celery sticks and/or cucumber slices
• 1 serving https://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/simple-almond-flaxseed-crackers/ + up to 2 tablespoons of avocado
• 1 serving https://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/keto-pickle-dips/
• 1 serving https://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/keto-celery-with-cream-cheese-and-walnuts/
• ½ serving https://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/cucumber-salad-with-sesame-seeds/
• ½ serving https://www.trimdownclub.com/recipe/chocolate-coated-pecans/ + 1 cup fresh cantaloupe or strawberries, or ½ cup other fresh fruit
• ¼ cup nuts or seeds of choice, + 1 cup fresh fruit
Why aren’t eggs allowed in this recipe?
Hi, GranJan66. It’s not that eggs aren’t allowed, they simply are not part of this particular recipe. If you would like to add chopped hard-boiled egg, we recommend to choose the omega-3 type (unless you have access to pastured eggs, which are great, too).
Can I skip using yogurt?
Hi, Mujermaravilla. Yes – options for mayonnaise or avocado are posted under the yogurt line in the ingredients list.
I am a beginner, I need alot of help I like this recipe how how I click to put the ingredients and this recipe in my file so I can refer back to it. This is overwhelming for me
Hi, Denise. Other than bookmarking it in your web browser, note that this recipe will always be an option for you in the Menu Planner – even if it doesn’t appear, you can always click on a different item that is in your menu, then select this recipe as a replacement. Once you do that and generate a grocery list (click on the icon on the far right of the toolbar above your menu), the ingredients will appear on the list.
Can Fit & light dannon yogurt be used
Hi, Married2aBiker. Light versions of foods are not recommended for keto recipes or diets, as the emphasis is on high amounts of fat.
Can the Tuna be swapped for canned chicken?
Hi, Zakchkmom. Yes, but you will need to add a teaspoon of olive or other healthy oil for each ounce of chicken (5 teaspoons for the entire recipe, 2½ teaspoons for each serving) to maintain the keto nature.
Hello I was wondering is the keto diet basically consisted of meat and high protein veggies or drinks I’ve been buying supplements I’m strangely I have been putting on weight and what am I doing wrong
Hi, ceilypooh101mtry. The main principle of the keto diet is for there to be as much or more fat compared to protein and carbohydrate combined, but with enough protein to meet your body’s needs – so essentially, it is a very high-fat, low-carbohydrate plan that can be composed of a either entirely plant foods, or a combination of meat and plant foods. It is preferable to do the plan with whole foods rather than relying on fat or protein supplements, because those supplements often contain ingredients that can interfere with healthy weight loss an maintenance. Other reasons for gaining weight may be portion sizes being larger than your nutritional needs, your body not reacting well to high amounts of fat, and/or physical activity levels being too low.
Our Menu Planner application can help guide you with portion sizes – just click on “My Menu” on the home page, and you will see how a typical day would look (note that you can swap out the foods to ones that you prefer – see the instructions there). If you would like more guidance with this or with physical activity, please repost here or in the forums, and I would be happy to help as best I can.
Can I drain the tuna myself and add my own olive oil?
Hi, Anakathleen. You can do that if you get the tuna canned in water. If you drain tuna canned in oil, you lose the fat-soluble good omega-3 fatty acids that dissolved into the oil.
Hello have not been on for a while I m still struggling to loose weight now trying keto can you help I am looking for casaroles recipes that the whole family can enjoy
Hi, Fredadacosta. You may find useful recipes here: https://www.trimdownclub.com/?s=casserole&post_type=recipe. Note that most of these are not keto, but there may be keto versions.
Can I eat the same breakfast and lunch everyday?
Hi, GloriaReid. Absolutely!
I’m just starting and l need encouragement and motivation. What are some of the good recipes that any of you have had. I love tuna and avocado, feta and most foods I’m willing to try. Thanks in advance
Hi, Jovona, and welcome! If you have any nutrition-related questions, I’m happy to help however I can. I wish you much success here.
Trying to figure things out. Just started, will have to start tomorrow .a lot to go through. I’m 77 years old will take a bit.
Hi, McPhetridge. Please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. We are happy to help however we can.
I am confused as to serving size. With 150 oz tuna and all other ingredients and serves two, how can you come up with 2 servings of 1/3 cup??
Hi, lizbeth. The recipe was in the process of being adapted from a non-keto one. The portion size and exchanges have been updated.
Where do you find tuna in olive oil? And if I can’t find it in olive oil will the other be ok.
Hi, CharlotteHouston. Most supermarkets carry tuna in olive oil or canola oil, which are the recommended types. Tuna in regular oil is less recommended, but fine if there is nothing else.
how do i make a shopping list.
Hi, carm160. A shopping list is provided for menus that are generated through the Menu Planner application – link through the “My Menu” panel on the home page. Once you have a menu, click on the “Grocery List” icon (a shopping cart) in the toolbar above your menu .