Give your tired tuna salad recipe a healthy makeover and look forward to lunch again! This delicious salad also gives you the gut-health boosting benefits of probiotics by adding naturally fermented beet kraut.
Quick Look: Healthy Kale and Tuna Salad
- ⏳ Total Time: 10 minutes
- 🍲 Serving: 4 servings
- ⚡ Calories: 178 calories per serving
- 🍂 Flavor Profile: bright and bold flavors, with a classic touch of tuna
- 👌 Difficulty: Easy, lunch done right in less than 10 minutes
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This can be a quick and easy healthy lunch option as well as a protein packed snack.
If you enjoy this tuna recipe, make sure to check out my Pasta with Pesto and Tuna. It is packed with flavor and sure to be a hit!
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Ingredients
See recipe card for quantities.
- kale
- mushrooms
- pistachios
- seeded crackers Mary's Gone Crackers
- beet red kraut Cleveland Kitchen
- tuna packed in water
- avocado mayo
- mustard
- sea salt and pepper
- pickles
Instructions
Combine all ingredients, except crackers, in a bowl and mix well.
Substitutions
- Kale - use your favorite salad greens, or lettuce variety
- Pistachios - use sunflower seeds if there is a nut allergy, or substitute for your favorite nuts
- Tuna - substitute shredded or diced poultry (chicken or turkey)
Variations
- Spicy - add 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce or your favorite hot sauce
- Wrap - omit the crackers, and serve in a wrap for an on the go lunch
- Patties - add 1 additional TBS of mayo, shape into 2 inch patties, and fry in a skillet with 1 TBS oil for 2-3 minutes per side for a delicious crab cake alternative
Storage
Store the prepared salad in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
These ingredients don't stand up well to freezing.
Top tip
Make sure to use tuna packed in water, NOT oil, to keep the salad light and healthy. Choose wild-caught tuna packaged in a pouch, as opposed to a can, when available.
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📖 Recipe
Healthy Kale and Tuna Salad
Ingredients
Salad Components
- 1 package Kale chopped
- ½ package Mushrooms sliced, white or baby bella/ cremini
- ½ cup Pistachios
- Seeded crackers Mary's Gone Crackers
- Beet Red Kraut Cleveland Kitchen
Healthy Tuna Salad
- 1 pouch or canned tuna in water drained
- 2 tablespoon avocado mayo
- ⅛ teaspoon mustard
- 1-2 pickles diced Cleveland Kitchen
- sea salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Criss says
I tried this kale and tuna salad and it’s super easy to throw together—fresh, filling, and perfect for a quick lunch. I’ll definitely be making it again.
Lathiya says
THe kale and tuna salad tasted awesome. I'm making it regular.
Anonymous says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Sonja says
I adored the bright red and tangy beet kraut in this salad and the crackers had it feel like a snack I would just grab. The whole combo is just perfect for those days when I don't have time, but want something healthy!
Juyali says
The crunch of the pistachios with the tangy beet kraut made this way more delicious than a typical tuna salad, and it actually kept me full until dinner.
Andrea says
I threw it together for lunch and really enjoyed how easy and satisfying it was. I liked scooping it up with the crackers for extra texture.