Creamy Tuna Salad with Grapes
This is my kind of tuna salad—creamy, crunchy, and full of feel-good nutrition. The grapes add a juicy, sweet pop that makes it fresh, fun, and extra delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 (5-ounce) can light tuna in water, drained
- 3 to 4 tablespoons light mayonnaise
- ½ cup sliced purple grapes, or green, if preferred
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely diced celery
- ½ to 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs like parsley, chives, or dill, optional
- 1 whole grain English muffin, toasted, optional
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the tuna, mayonnaise, grapes, onion, celery, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, and optional herbs. Mix everything together until well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Adjust lemon or mustard depending on your flavor preferences.
- Pile the tuna salad onto both halves of a toasted English muffin, or enjoy it however you like (see variations below).
- Sprinkle with extra fresh herbs if you’d like a pop of color and flavor. Dig in!
Notes
Storage:
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The grapes may release a bit of moisture, so give the salad a quick stir before serving again. Serving suggestions & variations:
• Lettuce cups: Spoon the salad into large romaine or butter lettuce leaves for a fresh, low-carb option.
• Cracker stackers: Serve with whole grain or seed crackers for a crunchy snack or light lunch.
• Wrap it up: Roll it in a whole grain wrap with spinach leaves for a grab-and-go meal.
• Over Greens: Turn it into a tuna salad bowl by spooning it over mixed greens with sliced avocado and cucumber.
• Add a Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle on some slivered almonds or chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture. Mayo swaps:
You can swap the mayo for plain Greek yogurt to lighten things up and boost protein. In our house, we taste-tested both versions—and while the Greek yogurt held its own, everyone gravitated toward the classic mayo version for its rich, nostalgic flavor. If you go the yogurt route, you may want to bump up the seasoning a bit—add extra salt, pepper, lemon juice, or Dijon until the flavor sings. Another option: go halfsies! Try using half mayo and half yogurt for a nice balance of creaminess and tang. Nutrition infomation:
Nutrition info is for half the salad (~½ cup). If you’re serving it on an English muffin, add about 130 calories.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. The grapes may release a bit of moisture, so give the salad a quick stir before serving again. Serving suggestions & variations:
• Lettuce cups: Spoon the salad into large romaine or butter lettuce leaves for a fresh, low-carb option.
• Cracker stackers: Serve with whole grain or seed crackers for a crunchy snack or light lunch.
• Wrap it up: Roll it in a whole grain wrap with spinach leaves for a grab-and-go meal.
• Over Greens: Turn it into a tuna salad bowl by spooning it over mixed greens with sliced avocado and cucumber.
• Add a Crunchy Topping: Sprinkle on some slivered almonds or chopped walnuts or pecans for extra texture. Mayo swaps:
You can swap the mayo for plain Greek yogurt to lighten things up and boost protein. In our house, we taste-tested both versions—and while the Greek yogurt held its own, everyone gravitated toward the classic mayo version for its rich, nostalgic flavor. If you go the yogurt route, you may want to bump up the seasoning a bit—add extra salt, pepper, lemon juice, or Dijon until the flavor sings. Another option: go halfsies! Try using half mayo and half yogurt for a nice balance of creaminess and tang. Nutrition infomation:
Nutrition info is for half the salad (~½ cup). If you’re serving it on an English muffin, add about 130 calories.
Nutrition Information per serving
Serving Size: 0.5 cupCalories: 160Carbohydrates: 13gProtein: 15gTotal Fat: 6g— Unsaturated Fat: 5g— Saturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 430mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 9g— Natural Sugar: 9g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.